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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 ...

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, ...
Nextgov

As IRS grapples with ID.me, what's next for Login.gov?

The IRS considered using Login.gov, said McTigue. "My understanding is they went with ID.me in part because at the time, Login.gov did not provide a high enough level of assurance for this type ...
The Verge

The IRS will use Login.gov in the future, but for this tax season, video interviews are here to stay

Plans to gather biometric data have been abandoned, but verification will still be done by the controversial contractor ID.me Plans to gather biometric data have been abandoned, but verification will ...

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 ...