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

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 ...

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

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 average American who hires a tax preparer to file even a simple return will spend upwards of $200, according to industry estimates. This year, however, taxpayers have more options than ever to ...

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 ...

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 ...