Overview
- The filing window opened January 26 and the deadline to file and pay is April 15, 2026.
- The IRS warns of late-filing and late-payment penalties of 5% per month up to 25% plus interest, and it can pursue collection actions; taxpayers can request extensions, payment plans, or dispute penalties.
- A federal court order issued in November 2025 still blocks expanded IRS data sharing with immigration authorities as the administration appeals, and experts say there is no automatic information transfer in place.
- Immigration and tax attorneys advise immigrants, including those using ITINs, to file returns because consistent compliance can support future cases and skipping returns can trigger mounting costs and complications.
- Some outlets report that Executive Order 14224 designates English as the official federal language and that IRS English forms are the only official versions, but this claim lacks broad independent confirmation in the current coverage.