Don’t search the internet using terms such as “file my taxes for free” — you could end up on the website of a scammer or the ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.

The IRS is awarding $53 million in 2026 to expand free tax preparation through VITA and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

The new Trump tax law, built around The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is reshaping how Americans will be taxed in 2026 and making a zero federal income tax bill a realistic outcome for some households.

The federal tax filing deadline for most Americans is April 15, 2026. State tax deadlines may differ, so check your local government website for updates and extensions. Missing forms or deadlines can ...

Yes, the due date for your 2025 federal income tax return is still months away. But the go-getters among us are already thinking about our 2026 federal tax returns. It’s never too early to begin ...