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

This year, residents of 25 states can do their taxes using the IRS’s free Direct File service, as long as their taxes are relatively simple. This year, residents of 25 states can do their taxes using ...

Filing taxes online through a tax professional? IRS Form 8879 serves as your electronic go-ahead to file taxes online. Think of IRS Form 8879 like your digital signature for your tax return. It’s one ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.