| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 21, 2026, 12:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 21, 2026, 12:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/when-can-you-start-filing-taxes-in-2026-tax-season-dates-and-changes-to-note/3878966/ |
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The Illinois Department of Revenue announced Tuesday it will begin accepting
income tax returns on January 26, making the official start to the 2026 filing
season.
The Internal Revenue Service will open the federal filing season on the same
date, [ the department recently announced ][1] .
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