Preapare now to be among the first to get a refund by filing your tax return on the first day of tax season. Here's when the ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used 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.

Taxpayers eager to receive their tax refunds should mark Jan. 26, 2026, on their calendars, as the IRS said Thursday it will ...

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The tax bracket income levels for 2026 are increasing by 2.3% and new tax breaks could allow you to keep more take-home pay.

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

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After your federal tax return is processed, the IRS refunds any overpayment you made during the previous year. That money doesn't come immediately, though: Even if you file electronically and set up ...

You might be putting up a tree or decorating your home now, but you'll be filing your 2025 taxes before you know it. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

Cash gifts and income are subject to IRS reporting rules. Gifts of up to $19,000 in cash are exempt from reporting in 2025. Those who have household employees must report cash payments that exceed ...