IR-2026-02, Jan. 8, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season.
Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically.
IRS.gov has online tools and resources taxpayers can use before, during and after filing their federal tax return.
If you have questions about this issue or other policy matters, please contact NCACPA Coordinator of Advocacy & Outreach Will Edmondson.