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

Even if you’re below the income threshold for 2025, tax credits and excess withholding could result in a tax refund, making ...

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

Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS.

Many Americans will see bigger refunds and new deductions, while others may be revisiting the dreaded alternative minimum tax ...

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 ...

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 started accepting federal tax returns in late January. Federal income tax returns are due on Wednesday, April 15. New York state income taxes are also due on April 15. The ...

The Internal Revenue Service and Michigan Treasury have begun accepting tax returns from Michigan residents, but taxpayers have plenty of time before this year's April deadline. On Feb. 3, the IRS ...

The IRS began accepting 2026 tax forms on Monday, Jan. 26, and filers expecting a refund may already be wondering how long it will take to see that money in their bank account. Depending on how you ...

The enhanced deduction for seniors applies on 2025 tax returns to adults born before Jan. 2, 1961. If you're 65 or older now, you can claim an additional deduction of up to $6,000 or $125,000 for ...

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.