Most taxpayers have become accustomed to the IRS beginning tax season in late January, but things are different this year.
The IRS stated in a Jan. 15 press release that the start of the nation's tax season has been delayed and will now start on Feb. 12. The IRS will not accept or process 2020 tax returns until that date.
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