January 14, 2026 This is one of the ‘most important steps’ before tax season opens, IRS says. January 14, 2026/ William Robbins The 2026 tax season opens on Jan. 26, which is the first day the IRS will accept and process individual tax returns for 2025. To prepare, you should access your IRS online account, which could provide information for a smoother filing season.Click here to read more…