If you filed your tax return early and expected instant updates, you’re not alone. Every year, early filers flood refund forums asking the same questions: Here’s the truth most people don’t realize: Filing early puts…Why Most Early Filers Don’t See Refund Movement Right Away
IRS Systems Are “Warming Up” — Here’s What That Really Means Every year, millions of taxpayers rush to file their tax returns as soon as their software allows. But if you filed before IRS Opening…IRS Systems Warming Up: What Happens to Returns Filed Before Opening Day?
IRS HUB Testing (also called the IRS “controlled launch”) for the 2026 filing season is scheduled for January 12–16 and January 20–23, 2026, with the full season opening on Monday, January 26, 2026. Hub testing…IRS HUB Testing 2026
Estimated Start Dates, HUB Testing Window, and What It Means for Your Refund The IRS has not yet officially announced the exact start date for accepting and processing 2025 tax year returns (filed during the…IRS Tax Processing Start for the 2026 Filing Season
Filing your taxes early for the 2025 season? You might be wondering what happens if your return is processed during IRS HUB Testing, the pre-season phase that tests the IRS’s e-filing system. Starting January 16,…IRS HUB Testing: Will Your Early Tax Return Get a Head Start on Refunds?
Filing your taxes early for the 2025 season? You might be part of the IRS HUB Testing phase, a pre-season test where the IRS processes a limited batch of returns to ensure its e-filing system…Was Your Tax Return Accepted During IRS HUB Testing? Here’s How to Know!
Ever wondered how the IRS ensures its e-filing system is ready for the tax season rush? The secret lies in IRS HUB Testing, a critical pre-season phase where tax software vendors and electronic filing providers…IRS HUB Testing: How Tax Software Vendors Ensure a Smooth Tax Season
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes before tax season kicks off? Enter IRS HUB Testing, a critical preparatory phase that ensures the IRS’s electronic filing system is ready to handle millions of tax returns.…What Is IRS HUB Testing?
As tax season approaches, the IRS engages in a crucial process known as IRS HUB Testing to ensure the smooth and accurate handling of tax returns. For 2025, IRS HUB Testing is set to play…IRS HUB Testing: What You Need to Know for 2025
The 2024 tax season is underway, and a few early taxpayers have already received notifications from both Where’s My Refund? and their tax services. If you’ve already tackled your tax preparation ahead of schedule, stay…Did Your Tax Return Get Accepted Before the IRS Opening Day in 2024?
Every year, the IRS accepts several batches of tax returns to test in a Controlled Launch before they are officially open. Every tax season about a week in advance the IRS routinely runs a Controlled…IRS E-File HUB Testing Information for 2024
The IRS has announced that the 2021 tax filing season will begin on February 12, 2021. Tax preparation companies will be participating in the controlled launch of the e-file system (HUB Testing) with the IRS…E-File Test Batch(HUB Testing) for 2021
The IRS has announced that the 2020 tax filing season will begin on January 27, 2020. Tax preparation companies will be participating in the controlled launch of the e-file system (HUB Testing) with the IRS…IRS Announces the Start of E-File Test Batch(HUB Testing) for 2020
Every year, the IRS accepts several batches of tax returns to test in a Controlled Launch before they are officially open. What is HUB testing? HUB Testing or Controlled Launch is the period when the IRS tests the electronic filing…What is IRS Hub Testing?
The IRS has announced that the 2019 tax filing season will begin on January 28, 2019. Tax preparation companies will be participating in the controlled launch of the e-file system (HUB Testing) with the IRS…IRS Announces the Start of E-File Test Batch(HUB Testing) for 2019
The IRS begins updating its systems for acceptance of electronic returns in the fall before tax season opens. The final changes usually happen around late December. They plan ahead to allow adequate time to program…Did your Tax Return get selected to take part in the IRS Test Batch this year?