When can you file taxes?

[alenaghose]

I’m trying to figure out when the tax filing window officially opens. What date does the IRS usually start accepting tax returns, and does it vary each year? Any quick clarification would be helpful.

 

[ankita]

For income earned in the Financial Year 2024-25 (April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025), the corresponding Assessment Year (AY) is 2025-26. You can begin filing your return for this period from April 1, 2025.

 

[daisy]

If you’re talking about U.S. federal income taxes for tax year 2024:
The IRS started accepting returns on January 27, 2025. Tax season runs until the filing deadline, which is April 15, 2025 for most people

 

[Grayson]

The Assessment Year (AY) that corresponds to income produced during the Financial Year 2024-25 (April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025) is 2025-26. On April 1, 2025, you can start submitting your return for this time frame.

 

[BlissCore]

The IRS typically opens the tax filing window in late January, but the exact date can shift slightly each year depending on system updates and processing needs. Most years, returns are accepted between January 15–31, with the official date announced a couple of weeks in advance. So yes, it does vary, but late January is the general rule of thumb.

 

[Emly]

In the U.S., you can usually file taxes starting in late January (the IRS typically opens filing season around the last week of January).
The deadline is normally April 15, unless extended.