When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is considered the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program that ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

There's less than a week until tax season kicks off on Jan. 27 — and investors may have more options to file returns for free than previous years. Typically, investors may receive Form 1099-B for ...

See how popular tax prep software like TurboTax, H&R Block and FreeTaxUSA stack up – and how to decide which one is the best ...

With tax season just getting started—the season officially opened on January 27, 2025—you’ve likely received several tax reporting forms already, or they are on their way. Here's what you need to know ...

The cost of tax preparation and accounting fees grew 8.3% in November 2023 compared to the previous year. But if your return is relatively simple, there are several free filing options to consider ...

Taxes are complicated enough without the added stress of figuring out which tax software will work best for you. While you ...