File will January 26, 2026. This is earlier than we projected, and a day earlier than last year. With this date in mind, you can estimate your tax refund timeline. Based on public comments from ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...