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The 2026 tax filing season has begun. Here are the key dates you need to know. During this filing season, taxpayers will need to use the newly created Schedule 1-A to take advantage of the new tax deductions and credits created by the ' One Big Beautiful Bill ', such as the no-tax-on-tips deduction and the additional deduction for older adults. 1
Over 160 million IRS tax returns will be filed in 2026, and small tax filing mistakes can delay refunds or trigger an IRS audit. The 2026 tax season demands accuracy. Wrong Social Security numbers cause refund delays.