The IRS has announced the official start date for the 2026 tax season, providing taxpayers with a clear timeline to prepare and file their returns. Starting January 26, 2026, individuals can submit their federal tax returns for the 2025 fiscal year.

(NewsNation) — The Internal Revenue Service generally recommends keeping tax returns and related documents for at least three years after filing. That’s because the IRS has a statute of limitations to audit your return. There is also a three-year ...

Tax filing season is underway and while many taxpayers may be eager to file sooner rather than later to get the process over with, they should be sure they have all the documents they need before doing so. The Taxpayer Advocate Service of the Internal ...

Even once your tax return is turned in, do not run any documents through the shredder just yet. You will want to hang on to certain items, such as tax forms and supporting paperwork, in case of an audit or another issue with your taxes. If you are the type ...

You've probably heard that you should hang onto your tax returns for three years. The truth is that tax record retention periods vary from three years to indefinitely depending on the types of documents. And poor recordkeeping could lead to hefty penalties ...