WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.

Why do people file taxes in February?

Tax season starts on February 12: Here’s why you should file as early as you can. The agency’s reasoning: Moving the date back gives the organization time to “do additional programming and testing of IRS systems” following the December tax law changes that brought a second round of stimulus payments.

When is first day to file tax return?

This will get your return in the queue faster, and hopefully, get your refund processed more quickly. The first official day to file taxes is February 12, 2021, according to the IRS. Last year, some people reported they were able to submit their tax return around January 15, as part of IRS HUB Testing.

When does the IRS start accepting 2020 tax returns?

The Internal Revenue Service will most likely set the opening day for the 2021 tax filing season on or about, Jan. 27, 2021. That’s the day the IRS will start accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. As soon as the IRS announces the starting date for filing taxes, it will be posted on this website. The IRS gives this recommendation.

When does the IRS start accepting 2018 tax returns?

The IRS has just announced that it would start processing 2018 tax returns on Jan. 28, 2019, which is about the same as it has been for the last few years. Usually, the IRS begins accepting tax returns on or about Jan 15, but this year there is a delay due to the Tax Reform Act.

When do I get my tax refund for 2019?

The first day to file your 2019 taxes is January 27, 2020. The IRS reports that 9 out of 10 taxpayers who filed electronically in 2019 received their tax refunds within 21 days. Some taxpayers receive their refund in as little as 8 days, and most receive it within 10-14 days.