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 ...

Contrary to general belief, you cannot file your taxes on Jan. 1. Although April 15 is the standard deadline for the latest day you can file your taxes, the IRS also has deadlines for the earliest it ...

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

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

The IRS's Direct File Service is no more, but most taxpayers can use one of these free options to prepare their 2025 returns ...

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, ...

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 ...

Parents can elect to fill out the one page form 4547 to set up their account ...

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

The quickest way to get your refund is to file electronically. The IRS’ typical turn-around time for a refund on an ...

Arizona taxpayers face changing state rules and confusion over free filing options. Here is how to file and report all your income.