2022 tax filing season begins Jan. 24 The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. April 18 tax filing deadline for most The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns or an extension to file and pay tax owed is Monday, April 18, 2022, for most taxpayers. Awaiting processing of previous tax returns? Taxpayers generally will not need to wait for their 2020 return to be fully processed to file their 2021 tax. Key information to help taxpayers Most taxpayers will receive their refund within 21 days of when they file electronically if they choose direct deposit. The IRS cannot issue a refund involving the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February. File electronically and choose direct deposit To speed refunds, the IRS urges taxpayers to file electronically with direct deposit. Key filing season dates January 18: Due date for tax year 2021 fourth quarter estimated tax payment. January 24: IRS begins 2022 tax season. Individual 2021 tax returns begin being accepted and processing begins. April 18: Due date to file 2021 tax return or request extension and pay tax owed due to April 19: Due date to file 2021 tax return or request extension and pay tax owed for those who live in MA or ME due to Patriots’ Day holiday October 17: Due date to file for those requesting an extension on their 2021 tax returns For more information, consult your trusted Tax Advisor.