The Internal Revenue Service officially opened tax-filing season amid changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the threat of another government shutdown. IRS kicks off 2026 tax season

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IRS Direct File to be available in 24 states next year IRS Direct File to be available in 24 states next yearBy Natalie AlmsThe agency is also expanding the scope of tax situations the tool will cover.

IRS delay on key system could cost up to $70 million By Natalie Alms The IRS had been considering switching to a new system for core, individual tax processing, but it’s waiting to do so until after the coming tax season.