When Will Irs Accept 2025 Tax Returns. Earlier this summer, the irs answered that question, announcing that direct file will be a permanent option for filing federal tax returns, starting with the 2025 tax season. Tax season can be hectic, with taxpayers eager to get their returns in before the irs closes its doors.

This approximate date will mark when the irs will begin accepting and processing tax returns. The irs normally will start accepting tax returns for the 2024 tax year in late january 2025.