The IRS Direct File will not be available for the upcoming tax filing season. However, other programs like the Free File and ...

The Trump administration has decided not to offer the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and its future is ...

While the IRS hasn’t officially confirmed that the program is dead, the website indicates that the program is closed—and ...

Direct File has ended. Americans who used the free tax-filing program will have to find a new option. Here are some ...

The IRS is pulling the plug on one of its most popular pilot initiatives just as millions of Americans prepare for the 2026 ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program.

The 2025 tax deadline is days away and while some are waiting and wondering where to submit at the very last minute or get an extension, others are looking for their refunds to arrive. Here's what to ...

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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 ...

Tax Day is just around the corner. The deadline to file your 2024 taxes is April 15, 2025. If you cannot complete your taxes by the deadline, you can request an automatic six-month extension to file ...

If you’re feeling behind or waiting on documents, a tax extension gives you extra time to file — but not to pay. In this guide, you’ll learn how to file a tax extension, which forms you need, key ...