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 is awarding $53 million in 2026 to expand free tax preparation through VITA and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.

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

Free Federal Tax Filing — and Free State Filing in Many Cases — Available ahead of the official opening of the tax filing season at IRS.gov/FreeFile WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers ...

The 2026 tax season is underway, but will the government shutdown lead to tax return delays? What to know.

The IRS opened tax filing for the 2025–2026 season on Jan. 26 amid concerns over refund statuses due to a partial government ...

Many of the IRS's major functions, including application processing and refunds, could be affected by the shutdown.

The payments were distributed to an estimated 1.45 million servicemembers in December and are confirmed to be tax free.

Just days after the start of the 2026 tax filing season, a looming government shutdown could disrupt IRS funding starting as early as this Saturday.

Learn the 2025 IRS filing thresholds for retirees, income limits, and exceptions so you can tell if you need to file a tax ...

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.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...