Tax season has a way of sneaking up on people. One day it’s football season, the next you’re digging through drawers for W-2s and wondering how long you really have before the IRS wants its paperwork.

The official start of tax season isn’t until Jan. 26, but the IRS is already accepting individual tax returns to be processed later this month. And, thanks to a service through the U.S. tax agency, ...

We now know the date the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing tax returns. The tax agency said the nation’s filing season will start Monday, Jan. 26. You can submit returns ...

The US federal tax deadline is April 15.Delmaine Donson/Getty Images It's that time of year again. Tax season is about to begin, and most Americans need to complete their 2025 filings by Wednesday, ...

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold. But I got a part ...

Many tax-software companies have free tiers, but most only accept federal returns and a limited number of schedules. Through the end of February, TurboTax will process any state and federal returns ...