Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax filing season, with free filing available at IRS.

A new year brings new goals and resolutions — and for many, the question: “When can you file taxes in 2026?” The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has not yet announced the official start date for 2025 tax returns,

Key Points ・The 2026 tax filing season may not open until mid-February, later than the usual late-January start. ・Federal tax law changes, combined with staffing reductions and the recent government shutdown,