The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

The Internal Revenue Service is giving a quiet head start to millions of taxpayers this year, effectively opening a back door ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

CHARLOTTE — As the end of tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds North Carolina taxpayers that IRS Free File is a quick and easy way to file federal tax returns for free. IRS Free ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — More New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes for free this year with the expansion of an online tool launched in 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday. Direct File, ...

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The tax season hadn't even officially started in late December, but the TV ads already began tempting taxpayers with a free pitch to use the TurboTax app. Sure, some caveats apply. So, I dug a little ...

Most taxpayers will have until April 15, to file their federal income taxes. The IRS is phasing out paper checks and ...

New Jersey residents can now take advantage of IRS Direct File, a free and secure online tool for filing federal and state tax returns, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday. The service is available for ...

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