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The IRS will open the 2026 tax season in a matter of days, but you can get started now. Here's when the 2026 tax season will open, and other filing information you need to know as tax season ...

(NEXSTAR) – While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program can already submit their federal returns, the agency said in a ...

Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

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