The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

A major funding boost is set to reshape free tax‑help services for vulnerable filers as the 2026 season gets underway.

The IRS is awarding $53 million in 2026 to expand free tax preparation through VITA and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.

VITA is an abbreviation for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The program, which the IRS administers, began after the Tax Reform Act of 1969 and provides free tax filing assistance to ...