For taxpayers expecting a refund that averages about $3,000, filing early can mean getting that money back sooner.

Your filing status affects everything from your tax brackets to whether you have to file at all. Here’s how the rules work.

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 remains for 2026.

TIME AND MONEY. YES SHE DOES. AND THE IRS ESTIMATES THAT IT CAN COST AN AVERAGE OF $270 TO GET A PROFESSIONAL TO DO YOUR TAX RETURNS. IF YOU FILL OUT THE FORMS YOURSELF, IT CAN TAKE AS LONG AS 13 ...

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

The 2026 tax filing season starts next week and taxpayers will get more than two months to file their 2025 returns and take ...

If you've ever missed the deadline to file your taxes — or skipped a year entirely — you might assume it just slips under the radar. But that's not how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operates.

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.

Tax filing, for many, is a once-a-year endeavor. It's that distinct period where individuals and businesses prepare and submit their financial statements to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The April 15 tax filing deadline is one day away, and failing to file your tax return on time can lead to financial penalties. While many may consider putting off filing because they're unable to pay ...