Overview

• The IRS will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns on January 29, 2024.
• The IRS expects to receive more than 128.7 million individual tax returns by the federal deadline of April 15, 2024.
• The IRS Free File program, which offers free guided tax prep through software partners, will open on January 12, 2024.
• The IRS Direct File pilot, which will allow free online filing through the agency, will roll out in phases with wide availability expected by mid-March for eligible taxpayers in participating states.
• The IRS anticipates issuing more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days.