IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on January 26, 2026
The IRS announced Thursday, January 8, 2026 it will begin accepting 2025 tax returns. States generally follow the opening date, but not all.
With FreeTaxUSA, you have the option to file your federal tax return first, and later file your state return.
As always, your federal tax return remains 100% free to file with us.
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