IRS 2025 Tax Season: 3 Crucial Reminders Every U.S. Taxpayer Should Know

Most American taxpayers are busy and do not give heed to the recent updates from the IRS. However, these updates are so significant that they can be beneficial for one’s pocket. For instance, taxpayers who suffered due to the forest fire which began in California on January 7, 2025 have good news. Now they can file their individual and business tax returns by October 15, 2025.

1. Relief from tax in California wildfire victims

The IRS has also extended the tax filing deadline to grant relief to the victims of the California forest fire. This is not only applicable to tax filing, but taxpayers who are affected will also be given extra time until October 15, 2025 to pay taxes.

This deadline extension is under the IRS Tax Relief Program. In this case, individuals who have encountered financial crisis through forest fire will be provided some extra time to file and pay tax returns, so that they are a bit financially comfortable.

2. IRS warning against cyber fraud

In recent times, the IRS has warned taxpayers of the rising instances of texting scams. Millions of individuals in America can get false information on mobile phones from cyber bullies regarding economic impact payment or stimulus check.

These scams are typically carried out via email, text message, letter, or phone call. Scammers attempt to entice taxpayers and acquire their bank accounts, social security number, and other details.

To prevent this:

• Don’t respond if you get a suspicious text message, email, or call offering to boost tax refund.
• Don’t provide your personal data to any unknown person or agency.
• Check the proper information by going through the official site of the IRS and in case of doubt, contact the IRS customer service phone number directly.
• If you want to verify any update in your IRS account, then go to the official website of the IRS and log in to your account.

3. Last Claim Date for 2021 Stimulus Check

Certain taxpayers submitted their tax returns in 2021, but they didn’t claim the Stimulus Check of 2021. These individuals might have already received an unexpected payment by January 2025.

But if you haven’t submitted your 2021 tax return yet and are eligible to claim a stimulus check, then there is still hope to receive it. But, as per the IRS, this will be only until April 15, 2025.

This translates to the filing deadline for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit being April 15, 2025, which is just under three months. If you have not already applied, reach out to a tax preparer and do not miss out on this payment.

Conclusion

These three significant pieces of information from the IRS are critically significant for taxpayers in the 2025 tax season.

1. California wildfire victims have until October 15, 2025 to file and pay taxes.
2. The IRS has cautioned people against being wary of cyber fraud, particularly in the case of spurious text messages and emails.
3. The time limit for claiming the 2021 stimulus check is April 15, 2025, so the eligible taxpayers need to file their tax returns immediately.

If you are a US taxpayer, keep these dates in mind and complete your tax related work on time to avoid any financial loss.

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