WASHINGTON (WOAY) – With the start of the year 2025 many of us are pondering when I can begin filing my 2025 tax return.
According to The Internal Revenue Service, the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, January 27, 2025, and taxpayers can expect expanded and enhanced tools as a result of the agency’s modernization efforts to assist taxpayers.
The IRS anticipates over 140 million individual tax returns to be filed ahead of the April 15 federal deadline. More than half of these returns are expected to be filed with the assistance of a tax professional, and the IRS is suggesting that people use a trusted tax professional to avoid scams and schemes.
Once tax returns are filed and accepted via e-file most refunds are issued in less than 21 calendar days. To check the status of their 2024 income tax refund Taxpayers can use Where’s My Refund? within 24 hours of e-filing. For taxpayers who file by mail refund information is normally available after four weeks.
The IRS notes that the fastest and most secure way to receive a refund is to file electronically and select direct deposit.
