The free service that allowed taxpayers to file online directly with the IRS was used by hundreds of thousands of taxpayers in 2024 and 2025, who gave it high marks — although tax prep companies and ...

The IRS quietly discontinued its free Direct File program, raising new questions about accessibility and the future cost of ...

Filing your taxes can be a stressful experience, but there is some extra help available if you meet certain income requirements. The IRS offers an assistance program called IRS Free File, which ...

As if paying your taxes wasn’t painful enough, paying to file your taxes adds insult to injury. How much you pay for tax preparation depends on several factors, like how complex your taxes are and ...

The 2024 tax filing season hasn’t officially started yet, but you can get an early start with your tax returns. The agency said taxpayers who have adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in ...

Americans are spending over $14 billion on tax preparation services this year, according to IBISWorld. Millions of taxpayers may be eligible for free filing services. The IRS Free File program allows ...

The 2023 tax filing season officially began on Monday, Jan. 23, with returns due on April 18. Previously, during the 2021 tax season, several viral social media posts claimed tax preparation companies ...

Historically, April is tax time. (We will hold briefly for boos.) But there is a silver lining. Two, actually: Most people don’t need to pay for special software to file them. And if you’re fortunate ...

Once you’ve clicked “file” or dropped your tax return in the mail, use this form to provide the IRS with updated information Richard Richtmyer is an senior editor at Buy Side and expert in student ...

Let’s be honest, filing your taxes can be tricky — and expensive. Sacramento is loaded with free options to get your taxes done, you just have to know where to look. The Bee compiled a list of ...