Tax Season Opens Feb 12th Ends April 15th

Every year, taxpayers have questions about early filing. Many software companies and tax professionals will accept tax returns before opening day. That doesn’t mean that your tax return will be filed early. Those software companies and tax professionals will submit returns when IRS systems open. The IRS strongly encourages people to file their tax returns electronically for faster refunds.

Last year’s average tax refund was more than $2,500. More than 150 million tax returns are expected to be filed this year, with the vast majority before the Thursday, April 15 deadline. While there has been extensive discussions among tax professionals about an extension, so far, that’s just talk. According to the IRS, the tax return deadline remains April 15, 2021. To read more click here