Tax season is officially underway. Here’s what you need to know about filing your return and tracking your refund from the IRS.

The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for the tax year 2024 to be filed before the April 15 federal deadline. More than half of all tax returns are expected to be filed this year with the help of a tax professional, and the IRS urges people to use tips for hiring a trusted tax pro to avoid potential scams and schemes.