Don’t search the internet using terms such as “file my taxes for free” — you could end up on the website of a scammer or the ...
U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.
The IRS warned taxpayers Presidents Day week is historically one of the busiest periods of the filing season.
IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers trying to reach the Internal Revenue Service by phone during Presidents Day week could face long ...
In 2024, more than 1 million tax returns were flagged by the IRS as being filed by potential identity thieves involving refunds of more than $6.3 billion.
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 tax deadline is approaching. Here's how to file an extension for federal and Indiana taxes, avoid penalties, and check ...
Americans are preparing to pay income taxes for 2025. Here are important dates to note, including deadlines and extensions.
The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...
The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options ...
Any taxpayer or family who earned $89,000 or less in 2025 may use a free filing option for a tax return using the IRS website. In New York, taxpayers who earned $89,000 or less can file online for ...