The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

The last thing hard-working, self-employed business owners need is to leave money on the table when filing their taxes. Find out how to do it right, right from the start.

Millions of taxpayers are using a new IRS form to claim deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest and seniors. What is ...

Lori Evers, a retired CPA and volunteer with the AARP’s Tax-Aide program, breaks down the latest tax changes, plus how to protect yourself from identity theft.

We're roughly a month into 2026 tax season and if you haven't yet filed 2025 income tax returns, you may be deciding whether to hire a professional tax preparer or self-file for free. More than 12 ...

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Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, despite 70% of filers qualifying. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Americans are receiving larger tax refunds on average in the 2026 filing season than last year, though taxpayers are filing at a slower pace in the first few weeks than they were a year ago. The ...

The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for federal income tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago. IRS data from the ...

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 ...

Tax season 2026 is underway. Roughly 30% of tax-filers will procrastinate filing state and income tax returns, says Investment Property Exchange Services. But whether you're getting it done now or ...

More than 31% of workers admit to waiting to do their taxes, according to Investment Property Exchange Services, and if you are among those who put off filing, you may be flirting with late fees and ...