EXCLUSIVE: As the 2026 tax cycle is underway, the Mirror US interviewed former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, who is the ...

The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, several free tax preparation software options are available for those with 2025 income of $89,000 or less and for ...

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you’re already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

The 2026 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It doesn’t have to be expensive. Direct File ...

For years, filing a basic tax return in the United States has often meant paying a private company for the privilege of telling the government how much you owe. Now the Internal Revenue Service is ...

As tax season shifts into high gear, Americans with relatively simple financial pictures will find one less filing option on the menu. For the last two years, the IRS has offered a free in-house ...