Tax Season Approaches: When Can You Start Filing Your Return?

Tax season is approaching, prompting many to inquire about filing their returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently confirmed the acceptance of tax return filings will begin on Monday, January 27, 2025.

This year marks an enhancement of the IRS Direct File system, initially introduced last year. Residents in Arizona and 24 other states can now access free software tools that facilitate data import from their IRS accounts, greatly simplifying the filing process.

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel emphasized the significance of these improvements, stating, “This has 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.” He noted that while these advancements are crucial, they are merely the beginning of further enhancements needed within the tax system.

For individuals seeking to streamline their filing process, the IRS encourages visiting the Get Ready page on IRS.gov for additional resources and information.