Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

The IRS's Direct File Service is no more, but most taxpayers can use one of these free options to prepare their 2025 returns ...

As usual, many people will have the option to file their returns for free, but the options are more limited this year, as the ...

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

With tax season approaching, our deals writer found the best TurboTax promo codes and deals to use when filing.

Each year, Americans spend an average of $240 to prepare and file their tax returns, according to the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service. And the process is so complicated that about a million taxpayers ...

NEW YORK -- As the tax filing season gets underway, taxpayers in some states will have a new way to file online available to them in "the coming days," the IRS said this week. Direct File, the free ...

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program announces the opening of the 2025 tax season with appointments now being made for free tax preparation services from Feb. 2 to April 15. You ...

The 2026 tax season runs Feb. 1 through April 15.