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IRS Opens 2026 Tax Season: Key Dates Revealed

1/13/2026

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The 2026 tax season begins January 26 as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accepts 2025 returns.
Employers must send W-2 forms by January 31, 2026, with 1099 forms typically mailed by the end of January.
Some taxpayers can file early as the IRS accepts returns from earners $89,000 or less starting January 9, 2026.
Federal filing deadline is April 15, 2026, and taxpayers may request a six-month extension with payment due.

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Story summary

The 2026 tax season begins January 26 as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accepts 2025 returns.
Employers must send W-2 forms by January 31, 2026, with 1099 forms typically mailed by the end of January.
Some taxpayers can file early as the IRS accepts returns from earners $89,000 or less starting January 9, 2026.
Federal filing deadline is April 15, 2026, and taxpayers may request a six-month extension with payment due.