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When can you file your taxes? Key dates for the 2025 filing season
Benjamin Franklin famously said that “death and taxes” are the only two certainties in this world.
Well, the timing of the first certainty is unclear. But you can reliably count on tax season to roll around at the same time every year, and for taxpayers in the United States, it’s about to get underway.
Some Americans may be ahead of the game, having filed their returns already with the Internal Revenue Service, while many others may be looking to procrastinate it as long as possible.
But it’s important to keep track of the filing deadline, including for when to request an extension. And of course, everyone wants to know when they can expect the modest windfall that could come from a refund.
Here are key dates to know for the 2025 tax filing season.
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When does the 2025 tax season start?
Tax season officially starts Monday, Jan. 27.
But that does not mean you can’t get started on your tax filing now.
While Monday is the first day the IRS will begin accepting tax returns for the 2024 tax year, Americans can file their taxes even earlier to ensure their return is in the queue and among the first to be processed by the IRS.
When is the 2025 tax deadline?
This year’s deadline will fall on the traditional date of April 15.
Tax Day always falls on that date, unless April 15 is a weekend or holiday. This year, it comes on a Tuesday.
What is the deadline to file an extension?
The deadline to file for an extension is April 15, according to the IRS. That gives taxpayers until Oct. 15 to file without penalties.
For people affected by natural disasters, the extension is automatically given.
Extension requests can be done through the IRS at no charge – both electronically and with a paper form 4868 – and require taxpayers to simply provide basic information like their names, home addresses, Social Security numbers and payment, if they owe anything. But because the extension only applies to filing a tax return, taxpayers must still pay any taxes owed by the April 15 deadline.
What happens if I miss the tax deadline?
For people who forget or miss the deadline altogether, the standard penalty is 5% of the tax due for every month the return is late, up to 25% of the unpaid balance.
A smaller penalty of 0.5% is added if you file a return but fail to pay any taxes you owe, or if you get an extension on your return but fail to pay your owed taxes.
How fast are refunds issued?
You can expect your tax refund in a month or less, in most cases.
The IRS says it issues most refunds within 21 calendar days. Paper returns, however, can take four weeks or more.
The Where’s My Refund? tool, which is updated each night, is the simplest way to track your refund within 24 hours of e-filing. For taxpayers who filed a paper return, refund information is normally available after four weeks.
How many people file their taxes every year?
More than 163 million tax returns were received in 2024, a 0.9% increase compared to 2023, according to the IRS.
The IRS said it expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ahead of the April deadline.
Contributing: Medora Lee, Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY
As we approach the new year, many people are already thinking about filing their taxes. It’s important to know the key dates for the 2025 filing season so you can stay organized and on track. Here are the important dates to keep in mind:
January 1, 2025: The IRS begins accepting e-filed tax returns for the 2025 tax year.
January 27, 2025: The IRS begins processing paper tax returns.
April 15, 2025: This is the deadline for filing your tax return and paying any taxes owed. If you need more time, you can request an extension until October 15, 2025, but remember that this only extends the time to file your return, not to pay any taxes owed.
October 15, 2025: This is the deadline for filing your tax return if you requested an extension.
It’s important to note that these dates may vary slightly depending on weekends and holidays, so be sure to double-check the IRS website for any updates or changes. Make sure to gather all your necessary documents and start preparing early to avoid any last-minute stress. Happy filing!
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