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IRS to Start Accepting Tax Returns on Jan. 26 for 2025 Tax Season

Several new tax law provisions could impact federal taxes, credits, and deductions.
IRS to Start Accepting Tax Returns on Jan. 26 for 2025 Tax Season
The top of a 1040 form for an individual income tax return is seen at the Des Plaines Public Library in Des Plaines, Ill., on March 23, 2006. Tim Boyle/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Americans eager to file their tax returns this year can start as soon as Jan. 26, when the IRS kicks off the 2026 filing season.

Several new tax law provisions in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act could impact federal taxes, credits, and deductions that may reduce tax bills and increase refunds, according to the IRS.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.