IRS announces 2026 tax season start
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Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax filing season, with free filing available at IRS.
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When does IRS e-file open for 2026?
File will January 26, 2026. This is earlier than we projected, and a day earlier than last year. With this date in mind, you can estimate your tax refund timeline. Based on public comments from Internal Revenue Service leadership and combined with the delays related to major changes and staffing issues,
Data shows the IRS' Direct File free tax-filing tool has helped save taxpayers money. Now lawmakers want to know why the Trump administration may soon pull the plug on the program. The Trump administration is planning on ending Direct File, the Associated ...