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When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.

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.

Filing taxes early won’t cut your bill, but it can save money by avoiding penalties, speeding refunds and reducing costly ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

Here’s what you need to know if you want to file your taxes with H&R Block’s tax prep software this year.

It’s official, the IRS begins accepting 2024 tax filings today. Over 200 million returns will soon start trickling in—and this year, there are more tools than ever available to help you file your ...

FILE - The headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service is in Washington, August 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File) (Ted Shaffrey, Copyright 2024 The Associated ...

As the 2026 tax filing season comes, it is important to know the deadline for filing 2025 tax returns. Taxpayers who delay ...

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