The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that the first day of filing would be Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. According to the IRS, taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, to file and pay any taxes due. Taxpayers have until Oct. 15 to file without penalties, but taxes owed must still be paid by April 15.

You have several weeks to file your 2025 state and federal income tax returns, but if you run out of time, here's how to file for an extension.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced when it will begin accepting tax returns in 2026. Tax filing season begins Monday, Jan. 26, and will run until Wednesday, April 15. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically, according to an IRS news release.

President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which he signed into law in July, includes provisions that could impact many taxpayers. And some changes the Trump Administration has made at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could also have an effect.

How much do you have to make to file taxes? For the 2025 - 2026 tax year, there are specific guidelines about who should file based on how much they make.