Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program.

WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the ...

The free service that allowed taxpayers to file online directly with the IRS was used by hundreds of thousands of taxpayers ...

The IRS MATH Act aims to simplify communication between the IRS and taxpayers by providing clear explanations for tax errors.

The government shutdown might delay the 2026 filing season's start, one expert notes The government shutdown just added more pressure to last-minute filers. Many staffers at the Internal Revenue ...

WASHINGTON -- The IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce from Wednesday as part of the ongoing government shutdown, according to an updated contingency plan posted to its website. Most IRS ...

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The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is reporting that scammers are targeting consumers across the U.S. targeted with a tax refund scam. In recent weeks, consumers have received text messages from ...

Symbolically, though, it matters: The program was, by all reports, intuitive, popular, and easy to use. Most importantly, it ...

The government shutdown and IRS furloughs have everyone wondering if it will affect the October tax extension deadline for those who requested one on their 2024 taxes back in April. Here's what to ...

Older taxpayers increasingly targeted by digital fraud schemes; experts urge caution ahead of 2025 tax season. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 24, 2025 / The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ...

The IRS is adjusting the income limits for its federal income tax brackets to account for the impact of inflation, an annual reset that could provide relief for some Americans when they file their ...