When will the irs beging to accept returns for tax season 2020

[xmasbaby0]

They have not announced a date yet.   It is usually not until the end of January.  We do not know if it will be delayed longer this time.

[VolvoGirl]

Not until the very end of January.  I think I saw Jan 27.  Or maybe that was just last year.  So don't be in a hurry to file.  You can't get it back if you make an error or get any more W2 or 1099 forms you weren't expecting.  Just wait.  

[Lisams]

February 12 is listed on another tax software site.   I am not sure if it is the same for all but that was just listed recently.

[Critter-3]

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-tax-filing-season-begins-feb-12-irs-outlines-steps-to-speed-refund...

The IRS is not accepting returns at this time, so it can sometimes take longer than the initial 24-48 hours before you know if they have accepted or rejected your return. This generally happens around this time when e-filing has not opened yet.  Keep in mind, they will not officially start accepting e-filed returns until February 12th.   A few may be accepted early to start testing their systems, but they would not start processing until on or after 2/12/21.

[Opus 17]

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@Lisams wrote:

February 12 is listed on another tax software site.   I am not sure if it is the same for all but that was just listed recently.

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The IRS originally announced January 27 but they have pushed it back to February 12.  

There is, of course, no guarantee they will stick to this date either.  They are backlogged due to the stimulus payments and many last minute tax law changes.