In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...

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

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.

Filing your federal tax return can feel overwhelming, especially with evolving tax laws and deadlines each year. But with the right information and preparations, you can complete ...

While Americans celebrate the New Year and return to work, it’s easy to forget what comes after the holiday season: tax season. Tax Day is still months away, but filing early could mean getting your ...

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.

The 2026 tax season begins January 26 with historic changes. Paper checks are officially dead; direct deposit is now mandatory for fast refunds. The IRS faces a 25% staff shortage, making early ...

Plus: TIGTA worries about tax filing season, the Taxpayer Advocate says that backlogs are still a problem, evaluating Trump accounts, tax trivia and more.

A combination of staffing reductions and big retroactive changes in tax law creates challenges for taxpayers and the IRS ...