This is one of the 'most important steps' before tax season opens, IRS says

The 2026 tax season opens on Jan. 26. To prepare, you should access your IRS online account, which could save time later, ...

Taxpayers Are Misusing Payment Plans – Clear Start Tax Warns Why “Set It and Forget It” Can Lead to Default

Many IRS installment agreements fail not because of missed payments, but because taxpayers overlook ongoing compliance ...

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 ...

The IRS Announces a Little-Known Trick to Get Your 2026 Tax Returns Accepted Early

Can’t wait to file for a refund? Qualified taxpayers can start today, says the Internal Revenue Service. Using Free File can ...

When does 2026 tax season start? First filing date and deadline

Here's all the dates you need to know for 2026: The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that the first day ...

Travis Kelce gives Walter Payton money directly to efficient nonprofit

Travis Kelce won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Charity Challenge on social media and will send the $35,000 donation ...

How to register your child for a Trump account while filing your taxes

Contributions from friends, family members, and others will be capped annually at $5,000. Employers can contribute up to ...

Late-Filed Returns Can Cancel Tax Relief Options – Clear Start Tax Warns Timing Matters More Than Amount Owed

Tax professionals say missing filing deadlines can quietly disqualify taxpayers from key IRS relief programs, even when ...

Taking the stress out of taxes: VITA program a vital resource

With the opening of the tax filing season set for Jan. 26, according to the Internal Revenue Service, eligible residents ...

Everyone Should Be Saving for Retirement in a Taxable Account. Here's Why.

To be clear, you probably don't want to keep all your retirement savings in a taxable account, because that means losing out ...

IRS sets first day you can file you taxes. And you may get a bigger refund this year

The official start of tax season is later this month. The Internal Revenue Service will start processing tax returns on ...
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IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Jan. 26 as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become ...