The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that the first day of filing would be Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. According to the IRS, taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, to file and pay any taxes due. Taxpayers have until Oct. 15 to file without penalties, but taxes owed must still be paid by April 15.

You have several weeks to file your 2025 state and federal income tax returns, but if you run out of time, here's how to file for an extension.

Tax professionals say missing filing deadlines can quietly disqualify taxpayers from key IRS relief programs, even when balances are relatively small.