IRS, Tax refund and Free File

Tax Filing: Two Details That Could Speed Up Delivery of IRS Refunds
Taxes can begin being filed on January 27, but refunds could hit accounts at different times depending on choices made when filing.
When does IRS start accepting tax returns? See first day to file, how to track your refund
The 2025 tax season is here, and companies are required to provide required documents by Jan. 31. Here's how early you can file.
If you earn less than $84,000, you can benefit from these free IRS tax filing programs
Taxpayers with an AGI above $84,000 can use the Free File Fillable Forms starting Jan. 27. That service is available to all taxpayers, regardless of income, place of residence or age. Click on Explore Free Guided Tax Software button. Then select the Find a Trusted Partner tool for help in finding the right product, or
This free tax filing option is 'fast and simple,' IRS says. Here's who can use it
Roughly 70% of taxpayers qualify for IRS Free File, but only a fraction of eligible filers use the software. For the 2025 season, you can use IRS Free File if your adjusted gross income, or AGI, was $84,
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The IRS will start accepting 2024 federal tax returns on January 27
The official start date of this year’s tax filing season will be January 27, the IRS said Friday. That is the first day the agency will start accepting and processing 2024 income tax returns.
The IRS's last day to file a tax refund
As tax season kicks off, the IRS has set new deadlines for filing tax returns to ensure taxpayers receive their due refunds. These deadlines, part of the Refund Statute Expiration Date (RSED), aim to uphold transparency and compliance with tax regulations.
IRS will soon start accepting tax returns; how long will it take to get your refund?
Most filers who submit their returns digitally receive their refunds within 21 days, but paper filers will have to wait for at least four weeks for information on the status of their return, the IRS noted. You can track your refund using the Where’s My Refund tool within 24 hours of e-filing.
Here's when the IRS says you can start filing your taxes this year
The agency announced a series of expanded and new programs designed to aid the tax filing process as a part of a modernization effort initiated by the 2022 passing of the Inflation Reduction Act.
These are the income required by the IRS to file taxes
As the 2025 tax filing season approaches, it's crucial for taxpayers to determine their filing obligations with the IRS. Knowing the income thresholds and specific circumstances that require filing can help you stay compliant and avoid penalties.
What Happens To Your Tax Refund When You File Late
If you file your tax refund late, you could be subject to penalties, but the good news is that it's possible to file for an extension.
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