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.

The IRS opens the 2026 tax filing season this month. Here's when you can file 2025 taxes, track your refund, and the last day to file.

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

TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...

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

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

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military status. The IRS said all taxpayers and active-duty military personnel with ...

The Michigan Department of Treasury and IRS offer ways to check your tax refund status online.

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The Big, Beautiful Bill eliminated taxes on tips and overtime through 2028, but figuring out how to file your return with the ...