If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and documentation you need. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team.

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 ...

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The Trump administration has shut down the IRS "Direct File" program, which was a free tax filing option. Critics of Direct File cited high development costs and low user participation for its closure ...

Form 1099-C reports canceled debt to the IRS when a creditor has forgiven or erased a balance owed so a taxpayer no longer has to pay it. What Is Form 1099-C: Cancellation of Debt? Lenders must submit ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. But there are still many no-cost filing options available, ...

The 2026 tax season is underway, with the IRS accepting federal returns starting Jan. 26. Most taxpayers expect a refund and, for many, it's a critical part of their budget. According to a TaxSlayer ...

New tax laws for 2026 include deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest. The IRS has not yet announced the start date for the 2026 tax season, but it typically begins in late January. The ...

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The Internal Revenue Service has announced when it will begin accepting tax returns in 2026. Tax filing season begins Monday, Jan. 26, and will run until Wednesday, April 15. The IRS expects to ...