IRS HUB Testing 2026
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…
The “Early Filer” Trap: Why Filing on January 20th Can Lead to Longer Waits
Conventional wisdom says filing as early as possible guarantees a faster refund. For many taxpayers, that advice quietly backfires. Each year, a subset of early filers experiences longer-than-average delays, even though their returns were accepted…
Should you file your taxes right away in 2021 or wait?
There are pros and cons to either filing your taxes now or holding off a few more weeks in terms of the proposal for $1,400 stimulus payments. As Democrats push forward with crafting the next…