The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

Taxes for 2025 are due for most of us by April 15, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday. If you don't expect to file by then, you can request a six-month extension. If you filed electronically and chose ...

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.

The 2026 tax season is upon us. The IRS will begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 26 and, for most taxpayers, the last day to file is April 15, 2026. People in areas impacted by FEMA-designated ...

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