
Essentials needed for filing a 2024 tax return
WASHINGTON — As the 2025 tax filing season continues, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to make essential preparations and be aware of significant changes that may affect their 2024 tax returns.
This announcement marks the…

Tax Time Guide: Use Where’s My Refund? tool to track refund status
WASHINGTON — As millions of people file their 2024 tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to use the Where’s My Refund? tool on IRS.gov to confirm receipt of their return and track a refund.
Taxpayers who…

2025 tax filing season starts as IRS begins accepting tax returns today
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2025 tax filing season today and is accepting and processing federal individual tax year 2024 returns.
During today’s early morning opening, IRS systems have already received millions…

IRS urges many retirees to make required withdrawals
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded those aged 73 and older of the deadline to take required minimum distributions from individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) and other retirement plans, and highlighted updates introduced…

IRS announces special payments going this month to 1 million taxpayers
WASHINGTON — As part of continuing efforts to help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service today announced plans to issue automatic payments later this month to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax…

Save for retirement now, get a tax credit later
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded low- and moderate-income taxpayers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a tax credit in 2025 and future years.
The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also known as the Saver’s…

IRS Direct File set to expand availability
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that Direct File will be available for the 2025 tax filing season in double the number of states than last year’s pilot, and it will cover a wider range of tax situations, greatly…

Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit.
Many working parents arrange for care of their younger children under age 13 during…

IRS encourages people to do an end-of-summer tax checkup
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.
While most taxpayers get a refund…