I am trying to file a 2019 tax return, but I keep getting a diagnostic that the IRS and states are not accepting returns until January 2021. When will I be able to file?

[biggs7340]

Is there a specific day in January?

[IRonMaN]

Yes, there is a specific day in January but nobody knows what that day is yet.

[qbteachmt]

"Is there a specific day in January?"

Your software puts out notifications, but also, you can Subscribe to get notifications:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/e-news-subscriptions