IRS News Release: IRS Announces First Day of 2026 Filing Season

Jan. 8, 2026, 6:18 PM UTC

The IRS has announced that the tax filing season for 2025 tax returns will begin on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. Taxpayers are encouraged to utilize the online tools and resources before, during, and after their federal tax returns. [IR-2026-02 (Jan. 08, 2026)]

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