Dear Joe, Whether you need to file a federal income tax return this year depends on several factors: how much you earned in ...

Your status will determine how much you pay, plus the tax credits and deductions you can claim ...

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is considered the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program that is open now through April 15, the deadline to file taxes in 2026. Tax-Aide ...

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.

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, ...

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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 ...

The Internal Revenue Service is rolling out its free electronic tax-filing system in 12 states ahead of the 2023 tax-filing season. According to the agency, the in-house filing system will first be ...

Direct File is the IRS free tax preparation software program. Direct File is currently in its pilot phase, available in 25 states. To use Direct File, you have to meet certain criteria. If you don’t ...

The Internal Revenue Service has rolled out its free electronic tax-filing system in 12 states for the 2023 tax-filing season. According to the agency, the in-house filing system will first be ...