For the 2024 tax year, the U.S. tax season begins on Monday, January 27, 2025, which is when the IRS begins accepting and processing 2024 returns. The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, April ...

This story is part of Taxes 2025, CNET's coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund.

Another tax number you will definitely need for filing taxes is your Employer Identification Number (EIN), which is essentially what the IRS uses to identify a business, according to IRS.gov.

Visit irs.gov/wheres-my-refund to check the status of your refund. You’ll need your social security number or individual taxpayer ID number, filing status, and refund amount on your return to check.

Don’t get tricked into paying to file your taxes this year. Here’s how to find the truly free filing options offered by the IRS Free File program.

Filing your federal tax return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) starts with having the right forms in hand. Whether you choose to e-file or submit a paper return, being well-prepared is ...