IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

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The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

For federal income tax purposes, your marital status is determined under state law as of the last day of the calendar year. That matters when choosing your filing status. Your filing status is one of ...

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

You’ve got less than two weeks to file your tax returns by the April 15 deadline. The IRS received more than 80 million tax returns through March 21, the agency said. Of those, nearly 55 million ...

Despite the turmoil at the I.R.S., tax returns are still due on April 15. And, yes, there are still options for lowering last year’s taxable income. By Ann Carrns Tax day is nearly here. If you ...

Returns can be rejected for a range of reasons, and fixing the problem quickly is key to getting your refund.

See the 2026 IRS deadlines and understand the usual refund timeline so you can plan your tax season.

While taxes may feel inevitable, not everyone has to file. You likely need to file if you’ve made above the income threshold, if you had self-employment income or if you meet other criteria. Read on ...