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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf you\u2019re wondering, \u201cWhen can you file taxes?\u201d, tax season generally falls at the beginning of the calendar year\u2014between January and April. It starts when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces you can e-file your taxes (often late January) and ends with the tax deadline<\/a> on Tax Day. This tax year, April 15, 2026, is Tax Day, which signifies the deadline for filing a 2025 federal income tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can file your income tax return at any time between when the IRS opens and the annual due date. Some taxpayers may get a jump on taxes and start their tax preparation before the IRS opens, but it\u2019s important to note that you can only truly file them when the IRS is open (meaning send them to the IRS via e-file). Generally, this first day to file taxes is in late January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each year, the IRS issues a statement in early January with the first day to file taxes. It\u2019s a good idea to check back in mid-January to know when you can start to file taxes this year\u2013 or any other year. The IRS has announced that they will open for the 2025 tax season on Monday, January 27, 2025. This is the first day you’ll be able to e-file your individual tax return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, the IRS will accept 2025 returns as soon as e-file is open. You\u2019ll have until the annual tax filing deadline to file your federal tax return on time. If you need more time, you can file a tax extension, and the IRS will not assess a late filing penalty as long as the return is filed by the extension deadline, which is generally Oct. 15. For 2025 returns the extension deadline is October 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you file an extension, generally at least 90% of the taxes you owe for the year must be paid by the original due date of the return to avoid the failure to pay penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technically, you don\u2019t get your tax return\u2026 You get forms that help you fill out a tax return. And if you have overpaid, you will get a tax refund from the IRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accepts tax returns filed one of two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any tax return filed by a tax professional in an H&R Block tax office<\/a>, using the H&R Block tax software<\/a>, or through the H&R Block online filing program <\/a>is usually e-filed. What\u2019s more, certain taxpayers could qualify to free file their taxes with Block!<\/p>\n\n\n\n E-file is the quickest filing method\u2014and typically helps you receive a tax refund faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, the IRS has said that about 90% of refunds are issued within 21 days<\/a> of when the return was received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can check on the status of your refund on the IRS website<\/a> or at our Where\u2019s My Refund<\/a> page. Live updates will appear the same day e-file opens. Using this tool, you can easily track the progress of your return as it is processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many reasons your tax refund could be delayed. We\u2019ve outlined some common instances where a delay could occur if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each of the possibilities above could cause a delay or prevent receiving the refund altogether. It\u2019s important to note that everyone\u2019s tax scenario is unique, and no two filings are handled exactly the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each tax filing is as unique as the individual it represents. To help expedite the tax refund process, first make sure to complete a tax return free of any errors or miscalculations. This means carefully reviewing personal information such as your name, Social Security number, home address and bank information, if applicable. E-filing versus paper filing can help expedite your tax return, too. Learn about the ways to file<\/a> with Block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use one of H&R Block\u2019s digital products or come into an H&R Block office<\/a> before the time that e-file opens to have your return prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n H&R Block will hold your prepared return until the IRS begins accepting tax returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hopefully, we helped you figure out when you can start to file your taxes this tax year. Whether you choose to file with a tax pro<\/a> or file with H&R Block Online<\/a>, you can rest assured that we\u2019ll get you the biggest refund possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most taxpayers know that January marks the start of the return filing season, but they\u2019re not sure exactly when they can start filing their federal tax return. So, what naturally follows is \u201cWhen can I file my taxes for 2025?\u201d When is tax season? If you\u2019re wondering, \u201cWhen can you file taxes?\u201d, tax season generally […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":63757,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,54,23347],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-irs","category-deadlines-and-extensions","category-taxes-101"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<\/a>When can you file taxes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When can I file my taxes for 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When will the IRS accept 2025 tax returns?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When will I get my tax return?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>How can I easily file my taxes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When do I get my federal tax refund?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>What could cause a refund delay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>How can I make sure I get my refund as fast as possible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Can I file taxes before e-file opens?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Help with filing your taxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n