US Tax Season 2025: Key Dates and What You Need to Know

Jan 07, 2025 Komal Das

Tax season can be stressful, and the IRS usually announces the start of filing in January. The 2025 tax code includes changes that could affect your refund

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Key Dates For The 2025 Tax Season In 2025, you can start filing returns in January. The deadline is April 15th, unless it falls on a holiday or weekend, in which case it moves to the next business day

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January 2025: Start of tax filing April 15, 2025: Tax filing deadline

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October 15, 2025: Extended deadline for approved extensions. Extensions are free; you’ll need basic info like name, address, SSN, and any payments due

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In 2025, the IRS introduces the 1099-K form for those receiving over $5,000 via payment apps, including casual sellers of personal items sold at a loss

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Missing the tax deadline results in a 5% penalty per month, up to 25% of the unpaid balance

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In 2024, over 163 million tax returns were filed, marking a 0.9% increase from 2023, according to the IRS

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