A notable highlight in the events that a typical American anticipates most in the world is when the tax season shall soon be starting. The time for which the IRS will allow the acceptance of the individual tax returns for the tax year 2024 beginning in January is now January 27, 2025. Here’s all you need for this year’s filing season and When Can You File Taxes for 2025:
The Start of Filing Season:
Start Date: The IRS will start processing e-filed and paper-filed individual income tax returns for Forms 1040 series on Monday, January 27, 2025. This date is consistent with past practice when, in recent years, the IRS has generally started the tax filing season late in January.
Business Returns: Electronic filing of Forms 1120, 1065 series, business taxes, will start on a little ahead than that for the individual returns on 15th Jan 2025.
Expected Volume of Submissions
There are indications that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may anticipate over 140 million tax returns ahead of the deadline set, as of April 15 of 2025. In order to avoid error and delays in their refunds, it is prudent for someone to file early rather than upon expiration of the deadline.
Why Start Filing Early?
Refunds: Filing early can mean quicker refunds. The IRS aims to issue refunds within 21 days for electronically filed returns with direct deposit selected, assuming there are no issues with the return.
Avoid Scams: Early filing reduces the window for tax-related scams where identity thieves might file fraudulent returns in your name.
Peace of Mind: Your tax return submittals save you that psychological stress so they make you feel much better in that aspect. You will not be straggling around at the last minute preparing for your documentation, among many other new tools and services.
New Tools and Services:
This filing season, IRS is expanding its suite of services, too. IRS Direct File, available as a pilot in 12 states last year, will be available this year in 25 states, offering eligible taxpayers an option to file their returns directly with IRS at no charge.

In addition, the IRS Free File program allowed acceptance of returns as early as January 10, 2025, since free tax preparation and e-filing was available through its provider software for those with an adjusted gross income of $84,000 or less.
Dates to Remember:
Filing Deadline: The 15th of April 2025 is the last day when you are obliged to file your taxes, unless disaster struck your state and thus you were automatically qualified for an extension.
Extensions: You may be allowed to file for an automatic six-month extension, till October 15, 2025, provided you still must pay any due amount of tax, and this is not going to provide exemption from that.
W-2s and 1099s: You should get these from your employers and banking institutions by January 31, 2025. You will need these to prepare your tax.
Preparation Tips:
Ensure you are early in collecting all your tax-related documents. You may be using it to get your W-2s, 1099s, mortgage interest statements, or those records that support your claim to deductions or credit.
E-file is faster; it is secure, and probably gets your money back in sooner.
Consider hiring a tax professional if your situation is complicated for peace of mind, assuring you that you maximize on your deductions and credits with a minimum possibility of errors.
Ready is the best attitude as this just makes it a whole lot smoother, wading into this minefield of obligations when tax season arrives. Refresh that IRS website for continual updates or those last-minute changes at the tail end of current tax law affecting one’s return. Cheers to an ease-y, breezy 2025 tax season!
When Can You File Taxes for 2025? by Steve Rogers