In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...

Your filing status affects everything from your tax brackets to whether you have to file at all. Here’s how the rules work.

As the federal government remains partially shut down, the IRS says tax refunds are still being processed, but some services ...

For taxpayers expecting a refund that averages about $3,000, filing early can mean getting that money back sooner.

Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate ...

Tax season officially begins today, Monday, Jan. 26. We hope you're ready, because there are a lot of changes, especially if ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

Tax season 2026 will end the second week of April, but you can request an extension to file 2025 state and federal income tax ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

The 2026 tax filing season starts next week and taxpayers will get more than two months to file their 2025 returns and take advantage of the new tax breaks.

Here's the latest on whether the government shutdown may delay tax refunds 2026 this tax season, when you should file taxes, ...