The IRS still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

The IRS is extending weekday office hours at more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide to help taxpayers get in-person help during the filing se ...

The IRS has ended the Direct File program, which let some taxpayers file their annual returns for free using software developed by the government. Many tax preparation companies opposed this, as did ...

These you should know about tax season.

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

New IRS data shows the average refund rising to $3,676, well below earlier projections that suggested refunds could increase by $1,000 or more this year.

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold. But I got a part ...

The Internal Revenue Service managed to get through the tax filing season despite extensive budget and staffing cuts, ...

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, based on early filing data. Here's what you can expect.