Tax season is a whole lot cheaper and easier for people who file simple returns. Those who qualify for simple tax returns can file for free in just a few minutes with some of the top software ...

This season, the IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns — and most qualify for a lesser-known free tax filing option. The program, IRS Free File, is a public-private partnership ...

The IRS Direct File pilot is now available in Florida, offering residents the opportunity to file their federal tax return for free, bypassing the need for commercial software. "We're testing it.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Free in-person and online tax preparation help is available from the IRS for seniors and low-income taxpayers nationwide, and can be arranged at three Staten Island locations.

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