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2026 income tax filing season officially underway

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Nick Youngson
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The Internal Revenue Service is now accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15 to file and pay any tax due.

This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions.

IRS.gov has online tools and resources taxpayers can use before, during and after filing their federal tax return. One, Big, Beautiful Provisions provides information that could help lower tax bills and potentially increase refund amounts.

The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically.

A full press release with additional information and resources can be read here.