KEY TAKEAWAYS Tax filing season has started, and to get a refund quickly, taxpayers need to submit their 2025 tax returns ...

The filing deadline is April 15, and those who submit their return after that date without an extension may face penalties.

With the April 15 deadline approaching, the IRS is offering a free filing option for taxpayers with an adjusted gross income ...

Filing taxes early in 2026 could backfire, as missing forms, new laws, and IRS delays may slow down refunds.

Many tax-software companies have free tiers, but most only accept federal returns and a limited number of schedules. Through ...

・The 2026 tax filing season will officially start on January 26, 2026. ・Federal tax law changes, combined with staffing reductions and the recent government shutdown, is complicating tax season ...

Americans pay an average of about $290 to file their tax return each year, according to the National Taxpayers Union. There's ...

Several tax filing changes specifically impacting people 65 and older have gone into effect for the 2026 tax filing season.

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 ...

Applying for a six-month extension is easy, but IRS rules still require you to make a proper estimate of the taxes you owe. A ...

The IRS Direct File program has been under fire from Republicans in Congress since it began. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act didn’t get rid of it, despite language in the House version. Still, the ...

Tax filing season statistics from the eighth week of the tax filing season—the week ending March 21, 2025—show that the number of taxpayer returns received by the IRS dipped again, a trend that hasn’t ...