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

The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

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 expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing ...

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, ...

For taxpayers expecting a refund that averages about $3,000, filing early can mean getting that money back sooner.

As the end of the year approaches, nowǃÙs the time to start preparing for filing your 2024 tax return in 2025. (Yuri Arcurs/Dreamstime/TNS) It’s now the norm for Americans to file their taxes online ...

The 2025 tax filing season began Monday. With a new tax policy at the federal and state levels, taxpayers can expect changes in access to free tax filing resources and income tax deductions.

Eager to find out when your tax return refunds will hit your bank account? Here's when you might expect to receive it and how ...

Today, January 26th, Oregon and the IRS have begun processing electronically filed tax year 2025 returns. The Department of ...