You need your adjusted gross income from last year's taxes to file your federal income tax return online in 2026.

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

AI can't fully file your taxes, and experts warn against relying on it. But it can help with specific tasks.

We break down the complex tax rules for capital gains, pass-through entities, foreign investments and real estate to help you file your taxes in 2026.

Filing your income tax return can be, for many, a dreaded annual task. And paying to file unnecessarily can only add insult to injury. Still, many eligible filers fail to take advantage of a free ...

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

If you're among the millions of people personal finance resource NerdWallet reported using a free filing system to file income tax returns, you now have one less official option for tax season 2026.

Many Americans will see bigger refunds and new deductions, while others may be revisiting the dreaded alternative minimum tax. Don’t panic just yet. Credit...Joanne Joo Supported by By Tara Siegel ...

Tax season 2026 began Monday, Jan. 26, and if you've already filed your 2025 state and federal income tax returns, you're probably anticipating your tax refund. The Tax Foundation says the average ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold, but I got a part ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs. So why ...

The Internal Revenue Service began accepting and processing federal tax returns on Jan. 26, marking the start of the nation’s 2026 filing season, the agency said. The IRS said it expects to receive ...