While Americans celebrate the New Year and return to work, it’s easy to forget what comes after the holiday season: tax season. Tax Day is still months away, but filing early could mean getting your ...

The 2026 tax season is underway, with the IRS accepting federal returns starting Jan. 26. Most taxpayers expect a refund and, for many, it's a critical part of their budget. According to a TaxSlayer ...

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 ...

If you’re hoping to file your 2025 federal income tax return as soon as possible, the first day the IRS will start accepting returns is Monday, January 26, the agency said on Thursday. Not an early ...

A new $6,000 deduction for senior citizens and less taxes on tips and overtime are some of the biggest changes for your 2025 tax return. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has ...

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 ...

The IRS will no longer be issuing tax refunds by paper check to most individual taxpayers who file 2025 tax returns. In 2025, the IRS kicked off the tax season on Monday Jan. 27 when the agency began ...

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. But the upcoming tax season likely ...

For some people, tax refunds could turn out to be much bigger in 2026 than expected after dramatic changes in key tax rules hit 2025 federal income tax returns. But the upcoming tax season likely will ...

The 2026 tax filing season will open Jan. 26, the IRS said Thursday. The IRS will have about 25% fewer workers than a year ago and new tax provisions to handle. The date for the IRS to start accepting ...