IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

You need your adjusted gross income from last year's taxes to file your federal income tax return online in 2026.

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

With tax season officially here, our deals writer found the best TurboTax promo codes and deals to use when filing.

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 ...

Tax season is officially underway, and the Internal Revenue Service has begun accepting individual federal tax returns for 2026 through its free guided software program, IRS Free File. The IRS opened ...

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

While taxes are inevitable for most Americans, the government doesn't require those with sufficiently low incomes to file. However, choosing not to file usually means forfeiting profitable tax breaks ...

How to check your IRS refund status, common delays and when to expect your money.

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Californians pay more to D.C. than we get back. Here’s a way to help with that.