Federal income tax returns for 2025 must be filed by April 15, 2026.

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

Early IRS data shows fewer tax returns processed and few refunds issued through Feb. 6, but the average refund amount is up.

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 ...

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file electronically, the ...

What’s the typical wait time? Did you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit? Read on for what ...

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 ...