Filing taxes in 2026? Here's when the IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns, and here's how to track your refund once you ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

Filing taxes online through a tax professional? IRS Form 8879 serves as your electronic go-ahead to file taxes online. Think of IRS Form 8879 like your digital signature for your tax return. It’s one ...

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

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