If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and ...

Tax season officially begins on Monday, Jan. 26, when the IRS starts accepting and processing 2025 federal tax returns.

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If you're still scrambling to get your taxes filed before the April 15 deadline, an extension can take the pressure off. Normally, the IRS recommends that people file their income tax return as early ...

The IRS will begin processing tax returns by around the end of January, but you can file even sooner to ensure your refund check is among the first to get processed by the Internal Revenue Service.

With last season just wrapping up—and the 2025 tax season around the corner—the IRS is reminding tax pros that it’s an excellent time to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Even ...

The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return," is seen here. The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income ...