How Social Security Fairness Act payments may affect beneficiaries this tax season

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.
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On time tax payments are still expected despite government shutdown

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — October 15, 2025 is the extension deadline to file individual income tax returns, even during the government shut down. The IRS remains closed as part of the shutdown ...
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IRS opens 2026 filing season with faster refund push and new payment rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service on Monday opened the 2026 tax filing season and began accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025, kicking ...
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IRS issues advice to millions on tax payment changes

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its guidance on sending and receiving payments as the federal government ends the use of paper checks. Tax filing season opened on Monday, meaning ...
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What’s Open—And What’s Not—At The IRS During The Government Shutdown

Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS ...
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$1,776 payments from government will be tax free, IRS confirms

The payments were distributed to an estimated 1.45 million servicemembers in December and are confirmed to be tax free.