WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s that time of year when throngs of taxpayers are buckling down to file their income tax returns before Tuesday’s filing deadline. Many often pay to use software from private ...

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

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

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

The IRS began accepting tax returns this week. There are only some minor changes this year compared to last year but that doesn't mean that your individual tax return will be the same. There are a lot ...

Depending on tax situation, it may not be adequate for you use a simplified free filing system to submit tax returns.

It’s back to regular IRS deadlines for California taxpayers this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued advice for taxpayers about free tax filing services. With the tax deadline of April 15 fast approaching, millions of Americans are still yet to file their ...

Filing your 2025 federal tax return online for free is still very much possible in the 2026 tax season, despite widespread confusion after the IRS shut down its Direct File pilot. The key is knowing ...

As the IRS begins accepting 2024 tax returns, individuals should prepare for potential delays with certain credits, ensure all income is reported, and consider filing for an extension if necessary.