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2026 Tax Time Guide

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This tax season, we want to make sure you receive every dollar you deserve.

That’s why we’re sharing tax filing resources that are 100% FREE. Browse our guide to master tax time and make it your bonus season.

Pro Tip: Bookmark this guide and check back to find new resources throughout tax season.

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Tax Time Resources

Quick tips

  • January 26, 2026 – IRS begins accepting and processing 2025 federal tax returns.
  • April 15, 2026 – Deadline to file your federal tax return and pay any tax due (or request an extension).
  • Check the status of your refund using Where’s My Refund and the IRS2go app.

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Tax season articles

5 Things to Consider Before Taking a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL)

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5 Things to Consider Before Taking a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL)

5 Tips for Tax Filing When You Have ACA/Marketplace Health Insurance

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  • Self-employment and gig work
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5 Tips for Tax Filing When You Have ACA/Marketplace Health Insurance
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Taxes 101

Foundational tax articles

Tips to Get Your Tax Refund Faster and When to Expect Your Refund

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Tips to Get Your Tax Refund Faster and When to Expect Your Refund

How do I safely find and pick a tax preparer or online tax software?

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How do I safely find and pick a tax preparer or online tax software?

How do I know if I should file taxes online or get help from a tax preparer?

  • Taxes
How do I know if I should file taxes online or get help from a tax preparer?

What Should I do with an IRS Letter?

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What Should I do with an IRS Letter?

Taxes for Small Business Owners & Gig Workers

Featured 1099 tips & resources

7 tips for doing small business taxes when you have a 1099 & a W-2

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7 tips for doing small business taxes when you have a 1099 & a W-2

5 Often Overlooked Small Business & Gig Work Expenses You Should Write Off Every Year

  • Self-employment and gig work
  • Taxes
5 Often Overlooked Small Business & Gig Work Expenses You Should Write Off Every Year

Resources to Help You Take Your Small Business to the Next Level

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Resources to Help You Take Your Small Business to the Next Level

8 Documents You Need to Get Financing for Your Small Business

  • Self-employment and gig work
8 Documents You Need to Get Financing for Your Small Business

Other resources

You Could Quality for FREE Tax Filing Help

Tax Time Allies

Tax Time Allies connects you with IRS-certified volunteers who provide free help with basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.

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Already Filed? Check the Status of Your Refund

Check the status of your refund using Where’s My Refund and the IRS2go app.




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