The IRS still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

The latest IRS tax season filing statistics suggest filing is picking up, but still trails behind 2025 levels. Refunds are higher but not as high as some taxpayers hoped.

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.8%, based on new filing data. Here's what you can expect.

The deadline to file federal taxes is less than a month away. To prepare for the crunch, the Internal Revenue Service is expanding some taxpayer services. READ MORE: IRS may owe you COVID money: How ...

The IRS has ended the Direct File program, which let some taxpayers file their annual returns for free using software developed by the government. Many tax preparation companies opposed this, as did ...

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 ...

A court ruling may allow taxpayers to claim refunds on IRS late fees from 2019–2022 pandemic filings, but claims must be ...

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 is extending weekday office hours at more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide to help taxpayers get in-person help during the filing se ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's officially 2026, which means the tax season is nearly upon us again. The Internal Revenue Service typically starts accepting ...