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

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

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

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

While taxes are inevitable for most Americans, the government doesn't require those with sufficiently low incomes to file. However, choosing not to file usually means forfeiting profitable tax breaks ...

See the 2026 IRS deadlines and understand the usual refund timeline so you can plan your tax season.