IRS Issues New 'Spike' Advice for 2026 Filing Season
Summary
The IRS warned that the Presidents Day week in 2026 will be very busy for their call centers. They suggest taxpayers use online tools on the IRS website to handle tax-related questions and tasks to avoid long phone wait times. Electronic filing and direct deposit are recommended for a quicker tax refund.Key Facts
- The week of Presidents Day is one of the IRS's busiest times for call centers.
- The IRS recommends using online tools on IRS.gov to avoid long phone wait times.
- The IRS expects about 164 million individual tax returns for the 2026 filing season.
- Electronic filing and direct deposit are promoted as the fastest way to get a tax refund.
- The IRS has phased out paper tax refund checks starting September 30, 2025.
- Taxpayers can find answers to tax questions using tools like the Interactive Tax Assistant.
- Free tax return preparation is available through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.
- The IRS website offers tips for selecting a tax preparer and avoiding dishonest practices.
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