The IRS filing season for 2025 tax returns runs from January 26, 2026, to April 15, 2026.
Key 2025 Tax Season Dates
- January 26, 2026: The IRS officially begins accepting and processing 2025 federal income tax returns.
- April 15, 2026: The standard deadline to file your 2025 federal tax return and pay any taxes owed.
- October 15, 2026: The extended deadline to file your 2025 return if you requested a six-month extension. (Note: An extension to file is not an extension to pay; any taxes owed were still due on April 15).
You can find more details or check on your return status via the Internal Revenue Service. www.irs.gov