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When does the IRS start accepting taxes? How to file 2025 taxes, track tax refunds

Got your W-2s ready? Today, the IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns for the 2026 tax filing season. "The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers meet their tax filing and payment ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...
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Tax deadline is here. How to file an extension with the IRS

Forgot to pay Uncle Sam? The Internal Revenue Service, IRS reminds taxpayers that they can request an extension to file their federal income tax return by Oct. 15, 2026 in order to avoid penalties and ...
The Indianapolis Star

Checking 'Where's My Refund?' The IRS updates it daily at this time

It's tax season. You put in the hard work of gathering your documents, filled out all the right forms and submitted your paperwork to the Internal Revenue Service. Now only one question remains: ...