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

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 IRS opens the 2026 tax filing season this month. Here's when you can file 2025 taxes, track your refund, and the last day to file.

TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...

The 2025 tax deadline is days away and while some are waiting and wondering where to submit at the very last minute or get an extension, others are looking for their refunds to arrive. Here's what to ...

Filing taxes is a daunting experience for many Americans, whether it's their first time or they've been doing it for decades. The digital age has made it a lot easier to download your tax documents ...

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

The IRS said it will start processing 2024 federal income tax returns on Monday, January 27. Between now and April 15, millions of taxpayers will pay to file their returns, but they may not have to.

While taxpayers can request extensions to file their tax returns, they must still pay what they owe by April 15. Some California residents are granted extensions for payments due to wildfires earlier ...

Tax season is here, and it's Alyssa Melani's second time filing. A part-time employee, freelance actress and small business owner, she said her returns were complicated and she never learned how to do ...

Tax filing season has kicked into full swing. Some already have plans for their refunds, some are wondering when their refunds will arrive and some are trying to figure out how to file for free before ...