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Here's a look at key dates in the tax filing season, including deadlines to file, when to request extensions and how long until you get your refund.

The 2025 tax season is here, and companies are required to provide required documents by Jan. 31. Here's how early you can file.

The 2024 tax filing season is fast approaching. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start taking returns on Jan. 27. So now is the time to get your documents in order -- And the sooner you file, the sooner you'll get your refund if you're owed one.

Most filers who submit their returns digitally receive their refunds within 21 days, but paper filers will have to wait for at least four weeks for information on the status of their return, the IRS noted. You can track your refund using the Where’s My Refund tool within 24 hours of e-filing.

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As the official opening of the 2025 tax season nears, taxpayers are gearing up to file their 2024 tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will officially begin accepting returns on Monday, but Americans can already prepare and file to ensure their returns are ready for early processing.

As tax season kicks off, the IRS has set new deadlines for filing tax returns to ensure taxpayers receive their due refunds. These deadlines, part of the Refund Statute Expiration Date (RSED), aim to uphold transparency and compliance with tax regulations.