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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Several new tax law provisions from the bill Trump signed into law last summer take effect this year, which could impact ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the start of the 2026 filing season, reminding taxpayers that they have ...

The IRS expects most refunds for the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit to be ...

Americans are preparing to pay income taxes for 2025. Here are important dates to note, including deadlines and extensions.