U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

The IRS opens the 2026 tax filing season this month. Here's when you can file 2025 taxes, track your refund, and the last day to file.

In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...

Listen, filing for your taxes can be annoying enough. And paying places like TurboTax to do it can add to the aggravation. So ...

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military status. The IRS said all taxpayers and active-duty military personnel with ...

For taxpayers expecting a refund that averages about $3,000, filing early can mean getting that money back sooner.

The Internal Revenue Service also will start accepting taxes as early as January 26.

Federal income tax returns for 2025 must be filed by April 15, 2026.

It's officially tax season. The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2026 filing period for the 2025 tax year on Jan. 26.

Arizona taxpayers face changing state rules and confusion over free filing options. Here is how to file and report all your income.