IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Budgeting apps, many of which are cost-free for the basic version, track outgoing spend and make it easier to identify where ...

The 2026 tax season is upon us. The IRS will begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 26 and, for most taxpayers, the last day to file is April 15, 2026. People in areas impacted by FEMA-designated ...