While Americans celebrate the New Year and return to work, it’s easy to forget what comes after the holiday season: tax season. Tax Day is still months away, but filing early could mean getting your ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

Download and print this quick guide for use during tax season, highlighting dollar thresholds, tax tables, standard amounts, credits, and deductions. Google now allows you to select preferred sources.

The IRS will open the 2026 tax season in just a few days, but you could be wasting money by paying to file your 2025 income tax returns. According to personal finance resource NerdWallet, roughly 70% ...

A new year means tax season is approaching — and there may be changes ahead. The upcoming tax season could include its share of complications, from potential delays to added confusion, as many ...

While planning your calendar for 2026, one timeline you may want to write down is the tax season schedule. Though the April 15 deadline is months away, many will soon start receiving forms from their ...

Taxes for 2025 are due for most of us by April 15, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday. If you don't expect to file by then, you can request a six-month extension. If you filed electronically and chose ...

You may have tied the knot, but are you ready to file your taxes together? Having to pick between "married filing jointly" and "married filing separately" may feel like a relationship test, but it's ...

New tax laws for 2026 include deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest. The IRS has not yet announced the start date for the 2026 tax season, but it typically begins in late January. The ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

For some people, tax refunds could turn out to be much bigger in 2026 than expected after dramatic changes in key tax rules hit 2025 federal income tax returns. But the upcoming tax season likely will ...