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 tax filing status options include single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household and qualifying surviving spouse. Choosing a tax status can be harder than it looks, ...

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It’s official, the IRS begins accepting 2024 tax filings today. Over 200 million returns will soon start trickling in—and this year, there are more tools than ever available to help you file your ...

In the weeks leading up to the Trump administration’s decision to kill Direct File, Merici Vinton held out a sliver of hope that the IRS’s free electronic filing tool would be spared. After all, Elon ...

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

A person promotes the Direct File pilot program at the Internal Revenue Service building on April 5, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) As ...

Data shows the IRS' Direct File free tax-filing tool has helped save taxpayers money. Now lawmakers want to know why the Trump administration may soon pull the plug on the program. The Trump ...

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At tax time, married couples have the choice to file jointly or separately. Filing jointly means combining your income, deductions and credits and submitting a single return — with both spouses ...