2026 IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule Explained: Key Filing Dates and Refund Timeline
Introduction Tax season is officially underway in 2026, and millions of Americans are already filing their 2025 federal income tax returns or eagerly tracking their expected refunds. The IRS kicked off the 2026 filing season on January 26, accepting and processing returns right away. With new tax provisions from recent legislation potentially boosting refund amounts, plus ongoing shifts like the phase-out of paper checks, understanding the official 2026 IRS income tax refund schedule has never been more important. Most e-filed …
