The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

You need your adjusted gross income from last year's taxes to file your federal income tax return online in 2026.

The 2026 tax filing season has begun, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now receiving and processing millions of returns. Preparing taxes can cost hundreds of dollars, but several programs ...

I appreciated all the useful information Aimee Green provided in her article on tax filing seasons, (“IRS tax filing season begins today. Expect confusion. Here’s what to know,” Jan. 26). One item not ...

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The IRS began accepting 2026 tax forms on Monday, Jan. 26, and filers expecting a refund may already be wondering how long it will take to get their money. Here's what tax filers in Michigan should ...

Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

As tax season kicks off, families with minor children can now register for Trump accounts. To open the account, an election must be made on IRS Form 4547. Form 4547 can be filed separately or with ...

The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing federal tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, marking the start of the nation’s 2026 filing season, the agency announced in a news release.

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File — the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software — but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...