IRS sets 2026 tax filing season's start date
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Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS has furloughed about half of its employees.
Gov. Jared Polis asked the federal government to reconsider its decision to halt IRS Direct File in a letter sent Wednesday to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.