Tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. To speed refunds during the pandemic, the IRS urges you to file electronically with direct deposit as soon as you have the information you need. Before you file, keep these key dates in mind:
- February 22: Projected date for the IRS.gov Where's My Refund tool being updated for those claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), also referred to as PATH Act returns.
- First week of March: Tax refunds begin reaching those claiming EITC and ACTC for those who file electronically with direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax returns.
- April 15: Deadline for filing 2020 tax returns.
- October 15: Deadline to file for those requesting an extension on their 2020 tax returns.
