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

Wondering when your IRS refund will arrive? See filing deadlines, updated tax rules and how to check your refund status.

Your filing status affects everything from your tax brackets to whether you have to file at all. Here’s how the rules work.

The 2026 tax filing season has started and taxpayers will need to ensure their tax returns are completely accurate in order to receive their refund quickly.

IRS Free File offers access to free tax prep software for individuals and families that had less than $84,000 in adjusted gross income in 2024. The IRS partners with tax software companies like TaxAct ...

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

Current reports five steps to simplify tax filing: set aside money for taxes, understand paperwork, organize documents, ...

Tax Day is upon us. If you haven't already, quickly get all your tax paperwork together and plan for how you're going to both ...

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: ...

If you’re eager to get started on filing your 2025 tax returns, the majority of online tax filing services and will allow you to start preparing your tax filings already. While you won’t be able to ...

A Substitute for Return (SFR) is a tax return that the IRS prepares on your behalf if you do not file your own. While it might appear to be a helpful solution, it is generally not advantageous for the ...