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IRS tax refund calendar and schedule 2026 (updated)

It's almost tax season! And the number one question we see every year is: when can I expect my tax refund? Most taxpayers ...

IRS Free File Now Open for 2026 - The Free File Alliance Offers Taxpayers Free Federal Tax Filing via Industry-Leading Tax Software

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 ...

When will the IRS begin accepting 2025 tax returns?

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, the agency announced. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, ...