Millions of Americans can prepare and file their federal income tax returns this month through IRS Free File, the Internal Revenue Service announced Friday. IRS Free File is a program that allows U.S.

Get your W-2s ready. The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, when the agency officially opens the 2026 tax filing season. "The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers ...

It's tax season. You put in the hard work of gathering your documents, filled out all the right forms and submitted your paperwork to the Internal Revenue Service. Now only one question remains: ...

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 ...

The IRS reminds taxpayers they can request an extension to file their 2025 federal income tax return by Oct. 15, 2026.

The official start of tax season isn’t until Jan. 26, but the IRS is already accepting individual tax returns to be processed later this month. And, thanks to a service through the U.S. tax agency, ...

Tax refunds are bigger this year for many taxpayers, thanks to changes in the tax law. Here’s how to track your refund, what could delay it, and why some taxpayers are waiting longer than expected.

Americans should take the next couple of weeks to get their tax documents in order if they want to be among the first to file their taxes (and get their refunds) when tax season opens on January 26, ...

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 April 15 tax deadline is here, and if you're feeling like you could use just a little more time, take it. Instead of filing a return by April 15, you can opt to file a short, less than one-page ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Running late on your taxes this year? Don’t fret: You can still file an extension. The standard April 15 IRS due date for tax returns is quickly approaching, but extension ...