The exact filing start date depends on which tax system you’re asking about, but here are the basics for the two most common jurisdictions:
- United States (federal taxes): The IRS typically opens the filing season in late January. For the 2024 tax year, the filing season began around January 27, 2025. For the 2025 tax year, expect the opening date to be announced in January of 2026, with most filers due by April 15, 2026 unless an extension is filed. If you need more precise, year-specific dates, I can look them up for you. [web sources indicate late January openings and April deadlines].
- Canada (federal taxes): The Canada Revenue Agency usually allows online filing to start in February for the 2024 return, with the general deadline for most individuals on April 30, 2025, and taxes owed due by that date. If you’re filing for the 2024 year, you’d typically file online starting February 2025 and owe any balance by April 30, 2025. [web sources indicate February start for online filing and April 30 deadline].
If you can specify which country and whether you’re filing as an individual, business, or other status, provide your tax year (e.g., 2024, 2025), and I’ll give you the exact dates relevant to that scenario.
