The Gazette1 min read
InsightThe Gazette
Tax Season 2026: What every office should know
IRS opened e-file Jan 27. Here's what changed on the 1040, EITC, standard deduction — and what to update in your office workflow before the first client.
T
TaxWallet Newsroom
June 11, 2026
The IRS opened e-file on January 27, 2026, and the schedule this year shifts a few things you should know before the first wave of clients walks in.
The big changes
- Form 1040 line items reshuffled — line 8 now consolidates additional income, with the prior schedule-1 breakouts moved to the supporting form.
- EITC eligibility band widened slightly for single filers with no dependents — recheck anyone you previously turned away on the margin.
- Standard deduction bumped to $14,600 (single) / $29,200 (MFJ) — recalculate any draft returns that landed before December.
What it means for your workflow: Front-desk intake forms need a line for the new dependent care credit attestation. We've updated the TaxWallet quick-scan form to ask for it inline so nobody finishes a return and discovers the gap on review.
If you're still on the legacy intake template, swap it now — pulling it later means re-keying every return you've already filed.
TW