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

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.

With the arrival of January 26, a date that many Americans marked on their calendars, tax season began in the United States. As every year, this period not only brings with it the ...

The deadline to file taxes is coming up -- find out key dates, what forms you need and how to avoid late fees.

Tax season for 2025 income is arriving with a familiar mix of urgency and confusion, especially around how early you can actually file in 2026 and what happens if you miss a key date. The Internal ...

The IRS is now accepting 2025 tax returns. Here's the last day to file your taxes and how to track your tax refund.

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

Filing taxes is a daunting experience for many Americans, whether it's their first time or they've been doing it for decades. The digital age has made filing a lot ...

If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and documentation you need. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team.

The year-ending W-2 is one of the forms you will need in order to file your 2025 income taxes. For many, it might be the only ...

Tax season 2026 opened on Monday, Jan. 26, and some filers already know they'll need an extension to file. Here's how to get a tax-filing extension.

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...