U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

IRS opens the 2026 tax filing season for 2025 individual returns, highlights e-filing, direct deposit and expected refund timing, including EITC and ACTC.

The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing ...

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.

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

Whether you need to file a federal income tax return this year depends on several factors: how much you earned, source of ...

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

Tax season is officially here, and millions of Americans will soon be filing their taxes. But is your refund bigger if you ...

2026 federal tax season starts as IRS accepts 2025 returns with Form 1040.