Overview
The IRS opened the 2025 filing season on January 27, 2025 and began accepting and processing 2024 federal individual tax returns. This article is retained for reference; the 2025 filing season has ended.
What has changed?
Previous rule
Not described in this article.
New rule
The IRS release (IR-2025-18) reports the opening of the season and points taxpayers to the help options available to them. See the release for the full details.
Who is affected?
Individual taxpayers filing 2024 returns in 2025.
When does it take effect?
The 2025 filing season began January 27, 2025, for tax year 2024 returns.
What this means for you
- Historical: applied to tax year 2024 returns filed in 2025.
- For current-season information, see the Tax Calendar and the latest IRS filing season announcement.
Recommended next steps
- Check the Tax Calendar for upcoming deadlines.
General educational guidance, not tax advice. Schedule a consultation to discuss your situation.
Important dates
- January 27, 20252025 filing season opened (IR-2025-18)