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

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

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You have several weeks to file your 2025 state and federal income tax returns, but if you run out of time, here's how to file ...

Tax fraud continues to be a widespread issue, costing Americans millions of dollars a year, according to the IRS. So it's important to file your tax return safely to ensure your personal data, banking ...

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Tax season is rarely fun, but it's an inevitable part of life. Whether you're an early filer who knocks it out in February or a last-minute scrambler in mid-April, though, there's always some level of ...

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Tuesday is Tax Day, the last day to pay any owed 2024 income taxes. It's also the final day to either file a tax return or request an extension. Tax season is nearly done, which means last-minute ...

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