Some taxpayers can file their returns early, for free: What to know

While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program ...

When can we file taxes in 2026? See earliest date to file, how to track tax refund

Filing taxes in 2026? Here's when the IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns, and here's how to track your refund once you ...

IRS reveals when you can start filing 2025 tax returns and why refunds could be bigger

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the 2026 tax filing season will officially open on Monday, Jan. 26, allowing ...
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W-2 Forms Start Arriving Now. What You Need to Know to File Income Taxes

US workers can expect to receive a W-2 form by the first week of February. The form details your total earnings from the ...
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Best tax software for 2026: 5 best free and low-cost options to use this year

Tax season officially starts on January 26, and this year brings major changes thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July 2025. These changes affect your 2025 return filed in ...
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The new $6,000 senior tax deduction: who qualifies and how to claim it

The standard deduction has been super-sized for seniors. Thanks to provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, taxpayers 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 without itemizing their ...