12/03/2025
IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Prepare for 2026 Filing Season:
The IRS is reminding taxpayers to take certain steps early in 2026 to prepare for the upcoming filing season. The announcement (IR-2025-116) urges taxpayers to visit the website www.irs.gov/individuals/get-ready-to-file-your-taxes to review new items and considerations before filing. With the passage of the 2025 Act (formerly known as One Big Beautiful Bill or OBBB), taxpayers may see significant changes to federal taxes, credits and deductions. Having organized records by collecting bank account information, Form W-2, Form 1099 , and records of digital asset transactions may assist taxpayers in preparing for filing. The announcement also highlights the use of IRS online accounts, which allows taxpayers to securely view recently filed returns and other important information.
Additionally, the notice reminds taxpayers that in accordance with Executive Order 14247, the IRS has begun to phase out the issuance of paper checks. Most taxpayers will need to provide bank account and routing numbers for refunds to be directly deposited into their bank accounts. News Release IR-2025-116.
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