And the potential loss of expertise in information technology and cybersecurity could put both agency efficiency and taxpayer information at risk.

Tax season is officially underway. Here’s what you need to know about filing your return and tracking your refund from the IRS.

Taxpayers can now start filing their income tax returns for 2024. The Internal Revenue Service started accepting federal individual tax year 2024 returns on Monday, Jan. 27 and has already received millions of tax returns nationwide,

So, no matter how early you file, remember that the federal tax return deadline (Tax Day) is April 15th, 2025. The federal extended deadline is October 15th, 2025 for most taxpayers (but taxes owed are still due by April 15). For more information on both federal and state tax return deadlines, check out Kiplinger’s reports: