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Monday, January 29, 2024 has been announced by the IRS as the official start date for the 2024 Tax Season for individual returns. The filing deadline for most of the nation is Monday, April 15, 2024 with the exception of taxpayers in Maine or Massachusetts who are required to file resident returns by Wednesday, April 17, 2024 due to holidays specific to those states.
Tax filing tips highlighted in the news alert include a reminder for Tax Pros to encourage their clients to use direct deposit for the fastest refunds. Tax returns with EITC or ACTC credits resulting in a refund situation will be available for those taxpayers on or after February 27, 2024. Read the full news alert here.
Key filing dates for the 2024 Tax Season:
- January 12: IRS Free File opens.
- January 16: The IRS will begin accepting all business tax returns through Modernized e-File (MeF) at 9 AM EST.
- January 16: Due date for 2023 fourth quarter estimated tax payments.
- January 26: Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day.
- January 29: Filing season start date for individual tax returns through Modernized e-File (MeF) at 9 AM EST.
- February 27: First Date Refunds Available for Taxpayers Claiming EITC or ACTC.
- April 15: Due date of filing a tax return or to request an extension for most of the nation.
- April 17: Due date for Maine and Massachusetts.
- October 15: Due date for extension filers.
An additional release was issued by the IRS alerting tax professionals to be vigilant of increased threats in the form of fradulent emails. This new round of filing season-related email schemes include scenarios where cybercriminals pose as potential clients. Read the full news alert here for additional information.
Those who receive any phishing emails from the IRS or IRS-related functions should forward the full emails including headers to phishing@irs.gov.
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