IRS announces 2026 tax season start
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You have several weeks to file your 2025 state and federal income tax returns, but if you run out of time, here's how to file for an extension.
Learn how to file your 2025 US taxes for free in 2026, including IRS deadlines, refund timelines, penalties, extensions, and free tax filing options.
The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that the first day of filing would be Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. According to the IRS, taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, to file and pay any taxes due. Taxpayers have until Oct. 15 to file without penalties, but taxes owed must still be paid by April 15.
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How much do you have to make to file taxes for 2025?
How much do you have to make to file taxes? For the 2025 - 2026 tax year, there are specific guidelines about who should file based on how much they make.
The federal tax filing deadline is April 15, 2025, but Florida taxpayers affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby have until May 1, 2025. Taxpayers can request a six-month extension to file their taxes, pushing the deadline to October 15, 2025.