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

Here’s when the IRS is expected to start accepting 2025 tax returns, plus how to track your refund and avoid delays.

A tiny government website is generating fear, resistance and adoration. That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax ...

For those filing for the first time, tax season often sparks anxiety, which can lead to procrastination, but experts say it’s best to start early.

This year the Internal Revenue Service is making it easier for more people to file online for free, through its Direct File program. That was introduced in 2024 as a pilot, and this year it is being ...

Americans spend billions getting help filing their taxes every year. But a new online system with the IRS allows eligible ...

“Direct File worked really well, and it's a great example of how the IRS can do technology, or how the government can do technology, effectively,” said former IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel. For a ...

Tax season has officially opened. Starting on Monday, you can now file tax returns for 2024 income. This year the Internal Revenue Service is making it easier for more people to file online for free, ...

Some experts would advise a couple to file jointly if they can, but is it actually the right call for you? Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the University at Albany. As a ...

Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the University at Albany. As a former member of CNET's How To team, he wrote about the intersection of policy, information and technology, and ...