The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically. Most workers should have their W-2 in hand by now, but if not, don't ...

For example, Form 1099-NEC, used to report payments to independent contractors, must be furnished by February 2, 2026. As ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

The 2026 tax filing season starts next week and taxpayers will get more than two months to file their 2025 returns and take ...

Many taxpayers are eager to file returns to collect a refund, but it's important to gather the necessary tax forms first. Filing an incomplete return could flag the IRS system, delay processing or ...

IRS Free File offers access to free tax prep software for individuals and families that had less than $84,000 in adjusted gross income in 2024. The IRS partners with tax software companies like TaxAct ...

You can elect to open Trump accounts for children via Form 4547 when filing tax returns this season. Here are the key things ...

The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...

The 2025 tax deadline is days away and while some are waiting and wondering where to submit at the very last minute or get an extension, others are looking for their refunds to arrive. Here's what to ...

Tax season officially begins on Monday, Jan. 26, when the IRS starts accepting and processing 2025 federal tax returns.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the start of the 2026 filing season, reminding taxpayers that they have ...

Tax season 2026 opened on Monday, Jan. 26, and some filers already know they'll need an extension to file. Here's how to get ...