Tax season is quickly approaching in the United States. The IRS officially announced the start date for the 2026 tax filing season when it wil begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. Tax season 2026: When does it start?

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 federal tax returns on January 26, with April 15 as the filing deadline. Several new tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may affect refunds and deductions.

The One Big Beautiful Bill the includes several new deductions and credits that can reduce tax bills or increase refunds. Among the changes are elimination of taxes on tips and overtime, no tax on car loan interest, expansion of Health Savings Accounts and more.

Some or all links may be monetized. Amid October headlines about the government shutdown, the IRS made a significant announcement without much fanfare: new tax brackets that will impact every taxpayer in the country (1).