IRS Announces Start Date for 2025 Tax Season and New Initiatives

The IRS initiates the 2025 tax season on Jan. 27 with new features and expanded services to improve taxpayer support and access.

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The IRS has set January 27 as the start date for the 2025 tax season, anticipating over 140 million returns. The agency is enhancing its Direct File program and customer service as part of a broader technological overhaul funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Most refunds will be issued within 21 days, and the IRS is working to increase awareness of tax credits and protect against scams. Commissioner Danny Werfel emphasized the importance of continued investments for further improvements in tax services.

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The IRS is starting the 2025 tax filing season on January 27, expecting over 140 million tax returns by April 15.
The IRS is undergoing significant modernization efforts after receiving substantial funding from Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act.
With new tools and programs like Direct File, the IRS aims to simplify tax filing and improve customer service.

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This has been a historic period of improvement for the IRS, and people will see additional tools and features to help them with filing their taxes this tax season.
IRS announces official start of 2025 tax season: What you need to know
Newsweek
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This has been a historic period of improvement for the IRS, and people will see additional tools and features to help them with filing their taxes this tax season.
IRS announces start of tax season – what to know
Fox Business
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Many Americans face tax increases in 2026 if tax cuts are not passed.
IRS to start accepting tax returns on Jan. 27. Here's when you could get your refund.
CBS News
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"This has been a historic period of improvement for the IRS."
IRS announces January 27 as the start of the 2025 tax season
Associated Press
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This has been a historic period of improvement for the IRS, and people will see additional tools and features to help them with filing their taxes this tax season.
IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season
CNBC
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This has been a historic period of improvement for the IRS. More can be done with continued investment in the nation’s tax system.
IRS 2025 Tax Season Starts Jan. 27
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