As tax season approaches, it's crucial to understand the timelines and options available to you. The IRS will begin accepting 2024 tax returns in late January, but early filers can get a head start.

This is the big one. April 15 is the deadline to file your federal income tax return for 2024 unless you request an extension. It's also the deadline to pay any taxes owed to avoid late payment penalties and interest. If you're making estimated payments for 2025, the first quarterly payment is also due on this day.

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All taxpayers who lived and worked in California for all of 2024 are eligible as long as they filed certain income documents