KEY TAKEAWAYS Taxpayers using the IRS Free File can submit their 2025 tax return now, and the IRS will begin processing tax returns on Jan. 26.All W-2 and 1099 forms reporting income will be sent by Feb. 2.Taxpayers have until April 1 to file their taxes or request an extension. The 2026 tax filing season starts next week. Here are the key dates you need to know. During this filing season, taxpayers will need to use the newly created Schedule 1-A to take advantage of the new tax deductions and credits ...

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