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

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

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

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

TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...

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.

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The 2026 tax season opened Jan. 26, and there are a few new federal withholdings filers need to be aware of.

You must file a federal tax return if your income meets the IRS filing threshold for your age and filing status, if you ...

2026 federal tax season starts as IRS accepts 2025 returns with Form 1040.