The 2026 tax season will soon be underway and some Americans could be receiving heftier tax returns this year.

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

IRS urges taxpayers to prepare now for the 2026 filing season with new rules, filing tips and major changes that could save ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

Tax season is coming soon. Want to file federal taxes for free? IRS Direct File is gone, but there are other options. Know ...

For those filing for the first time, tax season often sparks anxiety, which can lead to procrastination, but experts say it’s best to start early.

President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which he signed into law in July, includes provisions that could impact many ...

This season, Americans will have one fewer free option to use when filing their 2025 income taxes. Direct File, launched ...

The IRS usually starts accepting tax returns in late January, though there's a chance it may be closer to early February this ...

A local tax professional offers guidance on preparing for tax season, emphasizing the importance of early document gathering ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.