The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, the agency announced. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their tax returns and pay any tax due, according to the IRS. If you request a six-month extension, you'll have until Oct. 15, a Thursday, to file your return.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced when it will begin accepting tax returns in 2026. Tax filing season begins Monday, Jan. 26, and will run until Wednesday, April 15. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically, according to an IRS news release.

Tax professionals say multiple income streams often lead to under-withholding, leaving workers surprised by tax

The IRS requires quarterly estimated tax payments on income that is not automatically subject to federal withholding.

New IRS tax brackets for 2026 could slightly increase paychecks for millions of American workers. Lower brackets widened by nearly four percent, offering modest relief against inflation-driven wage pressure.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill the includes several new deductions and credits that can reduce tax bills or increase refunds. Among the changes are elimination of taxes on tips and overtime, no tax on car loan interest, expansion of Health Savings Accounts and more.