WASHINGTON -- The IRS said Thursday that it will make permanent the free electronic tax return filing system that it experimented with this year and is asking all 50 states and the District of Columbia to help taxpayers file their returns through the ...

・The 2026 tax filing season will officially start on January 26, 2026. ・Federal tax law changes, combined with staffing reductions and the recent government shutdown, is complicating tax season preparation. ・States may have different opening dates.

If you're unable to file your 2024 federal income tax return by the standard deadline of April 15, 2025, you risk facing penalties and interest on any unpaid taxes. The traditional penalty for an individual who has not filed their taxes by the deadline is ...

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026. The deadline to file taxes or request an extension is April 15, 2026. Most tax refunds are issued in less than 21 days, especially for those who file electronically. The Internal ...

Tax Day is Monday, April 15, 2024. But taxpayers who are unable to file by the deadline can typically request a filing extension. Recent online searches show that interest in the tax filing extension date is increasing as Tax Day approaches. If you ...