IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

The 2026 tax season will soon be underway and some Americans could be receiving heftier tax returns this year.

Tax changes signed into law in 2025 could bring bigger refunds this year. When does tax season start? When will refunds come?

Here’s when the IRS is expected to start accepting 2025 tax returns, plus how to track your refund and avoid delays.

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 ...

When it comes to unpleasant but necessary tasks, filling out your income tax return ranks right up there with cleaning out your rain gutters and having your blood drawn. So you might think that no one ...

About 101 million eligible filers missed out on using the Free File program, a NerdWallet data analysis shows. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

When married couples approach tax season, the best option is usually to file a joint tax return. But that's not always the case. In certain financial and legal situations, it makes more sense to file ...

Direct File, now available in 25 states, enables users to prepare and file federal taxes online with the IRS. (The New York Times) Millions of American taxpayers are preparing to file their tax ...

No one looks forward to doing their taxes. But if you’re expecting a refund and have all of your paperwork in order, you might want to get a jump on things. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will ...

When would someone file back taxes, and what does this process typically look like? Here are some simple steps to take. Should you file back taxes? It may not be too late to file a previous year’s tax ...

If you don't file your tax returns, you'll face a lot of unpleasant consequences. Most people dread doing their taxes every year, whether or not they owe the IRS money. Thanks to the insane ...