Washington, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has announced Monday, January 23 as the start date for the 2023 tax filing season.
That’s when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns.
More than 168 million individual tax returns are expected to be filed, with the vast majority of those coming before the April 18 tax deadline.
People have three extra days to file this year due to the traditional April 15 deadline falling on the weekend, and the District of Columbia’s Emancipation Day holiday on Monday, April 17.
Taxpayers who request an extension will have until Monday, October 16 to file.
The IRS urges people to have all the information they need before they file a tax return.
Filing a complete and accurate tax return can avoid extensive processing and refund delays as well as avoid the possibility of needing to file an amended tax return.
There are several important dates taxpayers should keep in mind for this year’s filing season:
- January 13: IRS Free File opens
- January 17: Due date for tax year 2022 fourth quarter estimated tax payment.
- January 23: IRS begins 2023 tax season and starts accepting and processing individual 2022 tax returns.
- January 27: Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day to raise awareness of valuable tax credits available to many people – including the option to use prior-year income to qualify.
- April 18: National due date to file a 2022 tax return or request an extension and pay tax owed due to the Emancipation Day holiday in Washington, D.C.
- October 16: Due date to file for those requesting an extension on their 2022 tax returns.
For more tips and resources, log on to IRS.gov.
