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

Any legally married couple can opt to file their tax returns separately. The "married filing separately" status doesn't come ...

Your status will determine how much you pay, plus the tax credits and deductions you can claim ...

You could wind up paying a hefty penalty if you don't file your income taxes in time. Here's non-filing tax penalty this year ...

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 ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially discontinued its free Direct File program, a move that could reshape how millions of Americans file their taxes. Once promoted as a major step toward ...

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 ...

The Trump administration has decided not to offer Direct File, the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and the program’s future is unclear. The program was praised for making tax ...

IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed. An email sent Monday from IRS official Cynthia Noe to ...

Tax1099 helps businesses and tax professionals eFile last-day 1099s, W-2s, and 94x forms securely to avoid IRS ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.