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Tax season has arrived, and everyone will be scrambling to get their returns. As taxpayers compile all of their W-2 forms, 1099s and other documentation to file their refunds, many are asking when exactly the internal revenue service (IRS) will start accepting returns.<\/p>\n

According to IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel<\/strong>, they\u2019ve reformed tax filing tools for Americans. Per the IRS\u2019 website<\/a>, Werfel said that this \u201chas been a historic period of improvement for the IRS, and people will see additional tools and features to help them with filing their taxes this tax season.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThese taxpayer-focused improvements we\u2019ve done so far are important, but they are just the beginning of what the IRS needs to do,\u201d the commissioner added. \u201cMore can be done with continued investment in the nation\u2019s tax system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everything you need to know about this year\u2019s tax season is below.<\/p>\n

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The nation’s tax season begins today \u2014 the #IRS<\/a> will now start accepting and processing 2024 tax returns. This filing season will continue reflecting our focus on improving services for taxpayers. Find out more: https:\/\/t.co\/kjgLuiVjGI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 IRSnews (@IRSnews) January 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

When Does the IRS Start Accepting Tax Returns?<\/h2>\n

January 27, 2025, is the first day that the IRS will accept returns from taxpayers, according to the federal service. The IRS noted that it expects \u201cmore than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ahead\u201d of the 2025 deadline, which comes in the spring. Additionally, the IRS estimates than more than half of all returns are projected to be filed with assistance from a tax professional.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2025 tax filing season will reflect continued IRS progress to modernize and add new tools and features to help taxpayers,\u201d the service\u2019s website reads. \u201cSince last tax season, the improvements include more access to tax account information from text and voice virtual assistants, expanded features on the IRS Individual Online Account, more access to dozens of tax forms through cell phones and tablets and expanded alerts for scams and schemes that threaten taxpayers.\u201d<\/p>\n

When Is the 2025 Tax Deadline?<\/h2>\n

April 15, 2025, is the federal deadline for taxpayers to submit their returns this year.<\/p>\n

Where Is it Best to File Tax Returns?<\/h2>\n

Taxpayers use various tools to file their taxes, some of which include TurboTax or H&R Block; others may hire an in-person accountant to handle their taxes.<\/p>\n

The IRS also provides taxpayers the \u201cDirect File\u201d tool for anyone to file their federal returns. However, Direct File is only available in 25 states.<\/p>\n

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