IRS Delays Start Of Tax Filing Season Until Feb. 12

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Tax filing season, which normally starts at the end of January, will begin on Feb. 12 this year, the IRS announced Friday.

The agency said the delay was necessary to allow it time to incorporate changes from the year-end COVID-19 relief and government funding bill, which President Trump signed into law on Dec. 27.

“This programming work is critical to ensuring IRS systems run smoothly,” the agency said in a statement. “If filing season were opened without the correct programming in place, then there could be a delay in issuing refunds to taxpayers.”

IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig urged people to file online using direct deposit in order to quickly access their tax refunds, which last year averaged over $2,500.

“Given the pandemic, this is one of the nation’s most important filing seasons ever,” he said. “This start date will ensure that people get their needed tax refunds quickly while also making sure they receive any remaining stimulus payments they are eligible for as quickly as possible.”

Read more at The Hill.

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2 COMMENTS

  1. IRS Delays Start Of Tax Filing Season Until Feb. 12

    If they are delaying the start the they should also delayy the deadlines

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