Consumer Reports experts suggest tips to securely file taxes online It's tax season. That's right, April 15th is just around the corner. and last updated 2021-03-10 11:37:15-05 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF/CONSUMER REPORTS) â It's tax season. That's right, April 15 is just around the corner and the IRS is already accepting tax returns. If you haven't started working on your taxes yet, you probably will be soon. When doing taxes, many people download financial documents and file them electronically. But before you do, you'll want to make sure your technology is up to date and up to the task of keeping your personal information safe and secure.