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E-File, IRS, news update

START DATE FOR 2024 TAX SEASON

Monday, January 29, 2024 is the official start date of the 2024 Tax Season

The IRS has announced that Monday, January 29, 2024 is the official start date of the nation’s 2024 Tax Season. It is when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns. However, people can start working on their taxes prior to that, either with a tax professional or software company. January 29th is the first day that the 2023 individual tax returns can be electronically filed with the IRS.

E-File, IRS, news update

Why e-file?

The IRS issued a Tax Tip (Issue Number 2020-25) on reasons taxpayers should electronically file (e-file) their taxes.

IRS Tax Tips – Tax Tip 2020-25, February 26, 2020

The IRS top reasons why taxpayers should file electronically are:

It’s safe and secure.

E-file is often free.

It’s available through many convenient options.

It’s accurate and easy.

People who e-file get faster refunds.

It can be used whether a taxpayer is getting a refund or needs to make a payment.

See the IRS Issue Number: Tax Tip 2020-25 for more details.