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The IRS said in a statement that it will continue operations under the current lapse in appropriations until further notice, using funding from 2022 legislation. Taxpayers can expect IRS operations to continue as normal, with offices maintaining regular hours, online self-service help tools available and other services continuing as usual.

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January 26, 2026 official start date

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IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing | Internal Revenue Service IR-2026-02, Jan. 8, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions.

The U.S. has a marginal tax system, which means your income is taxed in layers. When you move into a higher bracket, only the last dollars you earn are taxed at that higher rate. Everything below stays taxed exactly the same.

So earning more money never makes you take home less money because of taxes alone.

This misunderstanding matters because it leads people to make bad decisions. Turning down raises. Avoiding extra work. Not negotiating pay. Or missing out on tax strategies that actually work in their favor.

Once you understand marginal tax rates, planning gets much clearer.

For example, when you contribute to a traditional 401(k), you’re not getting a flat tax break. You’re reducing income at your highest marginal rate. That’s the top slice of your income, the most expensive dollars from a tax perspective.

So if you’re in the 24 percent bracket, every dollar you defer into a 401(k) avoids being taxed at 24 percent today. Not 10 percent. Not your average rate. Your top rate.

We are eleven months into the year already! Don't let your bookkeeping go unhandled. Proper accounting is a continuous task, not an end-of-the-year event. Waiting for a tax deadline to start putting your paperwork together will only lead to mistakes, and mistakes will bring you unpleasant encounters with the IRS and possible penalties. Do the right thing, and incorporate record keeping in your daily routine. If you don't have time, we can do it for you.

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