Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

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 ...

eFiling your taxes the fastest, safest way to file: tax pros

Tax season is officially here, and the IRS says how you file your return could make a big difference this year. With ...
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When is tax season? Key 2026 start date and how to file early fast

Tax season in 2026 is built around a single pivotal date: the day the Internal Revenue Service opens the electronic ...
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When will I get my tax refund? How to check your tax return status

Where is my tax refund? How long does it take to get the money from tax returns? The Internal Revenue Service says it began processing tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. More than 140 million ...
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W-2 Forms Start Arriving Now. What You Need to Know to File Income Taxes

US workers can expect to receive a W-2 form by the first week of February. The form details your total earnings from the ...

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...