The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

The 2026 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It doesn’t have to be expensive. Direct File ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Related Articles Republican push to increase sales taxes would fall hardest on lower ...

Tax season in 2026 is built around a single pivotal date: the day the Internal Revenue Service opens the electronic floodgates and starts accepting returns. For anyone counting on a fast refund, the ...

This year, residents of 25 states can do their taxes using the IRS’s free Direct File service, as long as their taxes are relatively simple. This year, residents of 25 states can do their taxes using ...

If you're still scrambling to get your taxes filed before the April 15 deadline, an extension can take the pressure off. Normally, the IRS recommends that people file their income tax return as early ...

The tax deadline is April 15, 2025, marking the final day to file. If you need more time to file your tax return, request an extension online. Refunds can be received via direct deposit, check, or ...

Worried about tax season? The deadline to submit your paperwork to the Internal Revenue Service is drawing closer. If you need more time to file, of course, you can do so for free. Here's how to get ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...