In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...

For taxpayers expecting a refund that averages about $3,000, filing early can mean getting that money back sooner.

TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

Tax season 2026 opened on Monday, Jan. 26, and some filers already know they'll need an extension to file. Here's how to get a tax-filing extension.

Honestly, tax season can feel overwhelming. You hear all sorts of conflicting advice, and suddenly you're not even sure if you need to file at all. Maybe you didn't earn much last year, or perhaps you ...

Tax season is about to begin, and if you’re looking to save money, there are several ways to file your taxes for free.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service opened IRS Free File on Jan. 9, allowing eligible people to prepare and submit their federal tax returns early. The main IRS filing season begins on Jan. 26 ...

Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top.

After decades of working and paying into the Social Security system, receiving your monthly benefits checks can feel like a well-earned reward — and it is. But for millions of seniors, the funds they ...