This option makes sense for homeowners, investors, those with side gigs, and anyone whose return goes beyond a simple W-2.

The IRS shut down its Direct File tax filing system, leaving taxpayers with one less option to file their returns for free.

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

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.

Nearly half of taxpayers in a survey use some type of tax software, like TurboTax or H&R Block. While tax software can help ...

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, based on early filing data. Here's what you can expect.

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

More taxpayers are filing their own returns as new tools and changes in the tax landscape drive record DIY participation in ...

Experts answer some common tax software questions. Find out more about safety, credits and deductions, and when businesses ...

A group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to codify the IRS Direct File program, which the Trump ...

AI is very good at sounding right even when it's wrong.  Still, if you can't afford to hire a trusted, trained human to help ...