The Internal Revenue Service is giving a quiet head start to millions of taxpayers this year, effectively opening a back door ...
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 ...
In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...
A segment of taxpayers can already submit their returns, while everyone else must wait until Jan. 26.
You’ve got less than two weeks to file your tax returns by the April 15 deadline. The IRS received more than 80 million tax returns through March 21, the agency said. Of those, nearly 55 million ...
While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly program is returning for another year, offering free tax return preparation for qualified individuals in the community. The IRS’s ...
The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...
While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.