In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

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

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

The Trump administration has decided not to offer Direct File, the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and the program’s future is unclear. The program was praised for making tax ...

Many tax-software companies have free tiers, but most only accept federal returns and a limited number of schedules. Through ...

For years, filing a basic tax return in the United States has often meant paying a private company for the privilege of telling the government how much you owe. Now the Internal Revenue Service is ...

The latest IRS tax season filing statistics suggest filing is picking up, but still trails behind 2025 levels. Refunds are higher but not as high as some taxpayers hoped.

The IRS is phasing out paper checks for tax refunds. Learn why choosing direct deposit is crucial this year to get your money ...

A March 9 letter from Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirms ...

Applying for a six-month extension is easy, but IRS rules still require you to make a proper estimate of the taxes you owe. A ...