IRS News Release: Taxpayers Encouraged to Prepare for 2026 Filing Season

December 1, 2025, 10:26 PM UTC

The IRS published a news release encouraging taxpayers to prepare now for the upcoming filing season by visiting IRS.gov/GetReady for tips on what’s new and what to consider before filing. This first “Get Ready” reminder emphasizes the importance of gathering tax records, setting up an online account, and arranging for direct deposit of refunds, especially since paper tax refund checks began phasing out on Sept. 30, 2025. The One Big Beautiful Bill will significantly affect federal taxes, credits, and deductions, with new information on tax deductions to be released as it becomes available. [IR-2025-116 (Nov. 26, 2025)]

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