The 2026 tax filing season starts on Jan. 26, which marks the first day the IRS will accept and process individual tax returns for 2025. Most taxpayers must file federal returns and pay taxes owed by ...

Each year, millions of taxpayers elect to extend the filing of their tax return. But what does that mean? Range explains what IRS tax extensions are and how to request one. A tax extension allows you ...

For some people, tax refunds could turn out to be much fatter in 2026 than they'd expect after dramatic changes in key tax rules hit 2025 federal income tax returns. The new tax breaks come with ...

January 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline. Tax experts, including the ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Nearly 18 million e-filed individual tax returns were rejected in ...

The days after submitting your tax returns can make you want to keep checking your bank account to see if a refund has been deposited, but be mindful of how long it can take for your refund to be ...

If you were counting on a quick tax refund to pay for an upcoming renovation or family vacation, you may be disappointed. A Jan. 26 report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. The 2026 tax season brings heightened risks. Paradoxically, ...

The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for federal income tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago. IRS data from the ...