The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...

If a business wants to offset processing fees, you could have to pay a surcharge for using a credit card. However, if you want to avoid this fee, pay with your debit card, cash or check. Paying a ...

More than 60,000 people were laid off in March 2026, with job cuts hitting hardest in the transportation, technology and health care industries. Workers laid off close to retirement should evaluate ...

For most taxpayers, the last chance to file a 2025 federal tax return without penalties was Tuesday, April 15, 2026, at midnight local time. If you filed for an extension, you have until Oct. 15, 2026 ...

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