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EARLY TO FILE. EARLY TO SMILE.
When can I file my 2025 taxes?
The IRS 2026 tax season, that time of year when you can file your 2025 taxes, will begin in January 2026. Filing taxes early in the season can mean getting your refund as soon as possible and avoiding penalties. And we’re here to help!
When can you start filing taxes?
As soon as you receive your 2025 tax documents, such as a W-2 or 1099 Form, you can file taxes early with a Jackson Hewitt expert, beginning January 2026. You don’t have to wonder when you can start filing 2025 taxes, because your local Tax Pro can do that for you and ensure your biggest refund, too.
The benefits of filing 2025 taxes early
Stay ahead of Tax Day, April 15, 2026, and be sure you file your 2025 taxes on time to avoid IRS penalties. But avoiding penalties isn’t the only big benefit to filing early in the tax season.
Protect yourself from identity theft & refund fraud
Filing your taxes early is a smart way to protect your personal identity and your tax refund money. Once your tax return is processed by the IRS, your sensitive information, such as your Social Security Number, cannot be used again to file. Ask your Tax Pro about our ID Theft Protection, for even greater security.
Get your refund faster, or more time to pay if you owe
Ever wonder, when will I get my tax refund? The IRS says most refunds are issued within 21 days after tax returns are processed. So, the earlier you file, the sooner your refund arrives. If you owe tax money to the IRS, filing early gives you time to plan, since payment isn’t due until Tax Day, April 15, 2026.
Avoid costly mistakes for a stress-free tax season
When you’re rushed for time and trying to file on your own, mistakes can happen, which can only compound the stress that often comes with tax season. Filing 2025 taxes early and with a Tax Pro gives you more time to count every deduction you’re owed while ensuring your taxes are done right and greatly reducing your risk for an audit. Be sure to ask about our Worry-Free Guarantee, too!
Three easy ways to file taxes early with a Tax Pro
File at Jackson Hewitt
We’re in your neighborhood with over 5,200 national locations. Meet your local Tax Pro today.
File in Walmart
We’re also in over 2,600 Walmart stores across the nation. File while you shop! Convenient & secure.
Drop off & go
Simply leave your tax docs with your local Tax Pro near you or in Walmart. No need to return!
What documents are needed to file taxes early?
- Current government-issued ID such as a driver’s license or passport
- Know your Social Security Number
- Income statements such as 1099 Forms, retirement income, unemployment benefits, etc.
- Any additional notices or letters from the IRS
Frequently asked questions about filing taxes early
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Biggest Refund Guarantee
FEDERAL RETURNS ONLY. If you are entitled to a refund larger than we initially determined, we’ll refund the tax preparation fees paid for that filed return (other product and service fees excluded) and give you an additional $100. You must submit a valid claim and file an amended return with Jackson Hewitt by the annual IRS deadline for the year of your tax return. Same tax facts must apply. Terms, restrictions, and conditions apply. Most offices are independently owned and operated.
Lifetime Accuracy Guarantee
If there is an error preparing your return resulting in an increased tax liability, the local office that prepared your return will reimburse you for penalties and interest (but not additional taxes) owed. You must notify us within 30 days of receiving initial notice from a taxing authority and provide necessary documents and/or assistance. Terms, restrictions, and conditions apply. Most offices are independently owned and operated.
Identity Theft Protection
Identity Theft Protection services are only available to the primary taxpayer identified on a covered tax return with a valid Social Security number.
Identity Theft Protection is provided by ID Watchdog® Core Monitoring from Equifax. “Identify Theft” is when your name, address, social security number, debit card, credit card or certain other personally identifiable information (“PII”) is stolen, lost, or otherwise used without your knowledge or approval to commit crimes or other fraud in the United States of America. These services will begin approximately 3 business days following the acknowledgment of your filed tax return by the applicable taxing authority and will automatically terminate on April 30, 2025. In order to receive all the benefits of the Identity Theft Protection services, you must register via the online portal and provide full and accurate personal information.
Your purchase and use of the Identity Theft Protection services is governed exclusively by the ID Watchdog Terms of Use at https://www.idwatchdog.com/terms
Worry-Free Guarantee Tax Protection
Lifetime Accuracy Guarantee® is included at no additional cost with paid tax preparation. Fees apply for Worry-Free Guarantee Tax Protection. Tax Pros can provide more details.
Worry-Free Guarantee Tax Protection provided by Jackson Hewitt: Includes Audit Security Services. If you: (1) receive a tax refund or refund adjustment notice from the Internal Revenue Service or a state taxing authority (collectively, a “Tax Authority”) that is smaller than the refund amount set forth on your Covered Tax Return (defined below), and/or (2) are required by a Tax Authority to pay a tax liability in excess of the amount set forth on your Covered Tax Return, then Jackson Hewitt Inc. and/or its affiliate (“Jackson Hewitt”) will reimburse you for the net amount of such refund shortfall and/or additional tax liability as the case may be (a “Claim Payment”), up to a cumulative total of $5,000 (“Cap”). Coverage will be effective through the life of the Covered Tax Return (i.e., until the applicable Federal and/or State statute of limitation for the Covered Tax Return). Any Claim Payment may be (i) reduced to take into account the net effect of any refund to which you are entitled from the applicable Tax Authority following our claim processing, or (ii) increased by the estimated amount of any tax you may owe on the Guarantee Claim Payment amount. Worry-Free Guarantee Tax Protection will become void if payment for such service is not received within 60 days of the date on the Worry-Free Guarantee Tax Protection Customer Agreement (the “Agreement”).
“Covered Tax Return” means the Federal (excluding non-resident), state, and/or local tax return(s) for the tax year stated on the Worry-Free Guarantee Tax Protection Customer Agreement prepared by a Jackson Hewitt tax preparer and dated the same date of the Agreement. Reimbursement under the Worry-Free Guarantee Tax Protection does not include penalties and interest. Coverage exclusions apply.
Audit Security Services: If a Tax Authority audits the accuracy of a Covered Tax Return (an “Audit”), Jackson Hewitt and/or its service provider will: (i) evaluate the Tax Authority notification letter related to the Audit; (ii) explain the Audit requirements and available options to you; (iii) provide document review, consultation and organization related to the Audit; (iv) draft letters and other necessary correspondence with the Tax Authority as appropriate; and (v) assist with telephone communication with the Tax Authority agent for explanations and discussions during the audit process.
The Agreement and the benefits under Worry-Free Guarantee Tax Protection are not transferable and are subject to additional terms and conditions. See the Worry-Free Guarantee Tax Protection Customer Agreement for full terms and conditions, including coverage exclusions and claims process requirements.
