The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...

Taxes for 2025 are due for most of us by April 15, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday. If you don't expect to file by then, you can request a six-month extension. If you filed electronically and chose ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

The IRS will open the 2026 tax season in a few days, but you'll need your W-2 to begin the personal income tax-filing process. The IRS received more than 11 million tax returns by the end of January ...

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

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A new year means tax season is approaching - and there may be changes ahead. The upcoming tax season could include its share of complications, from potential delays to added confusion, as many ...