On Friday, the IRS released initial statistics comparing the end of January 2025 with early February 2024. As of Feb. 7, 2025, the IRS has processed 11.7 million federal income tax returns, down by 15.8% from the 13.9 million it processed in early February of last year.

Here's when the last day to file taxes is, what documents you'll need, new forms for the 2024-25 tax season and how to track your tax refund.

The 2025 tax season in the United States kicked off on January 27, with the IRS ready to accept returns. While most refunds are processed within 21 days, several factors can lead to delays.