When To Expect Your Forms W-2 & 1099 In 2026—And What To Do If They’re Missing

For example, Form 1099-NEC, used to report payments to independent contractors, must be furnished by February 2, 2026. As ...
CNET

Tax Season 2026: Which Documents and Info Do You Need to File Income Taxes?

If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and ...
Forbes

IRS Kills Off Popular Free Direct File Option For The 2026 Tax Filing Season

The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...

When does the IRS start accepting tax returns? First day to file, how to track tax refunds

The IRS opens the 2026 tax filing season this month. Here’s when you can file 2025 taxes, track your refund, and the last day ...
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The IRS' Direct File option is dead, though Free File lives on (with limitations)

The IRS has ended the Direct File program, which let some taxpayers file their annual returns for free using software developed by the government. Many tax preparation companies opposed this, as did ...