IRS Announces 2026 E-Filing Shutdown Timing

Thomas C. Lamey, CPA
For 2026, IRS E-filing shuts down on Saturday, December 26, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time for tax years 2023-2025 filed in processing year 2026. E-filing reopens for tax years 2024-2026 in January 2027.