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

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, ...

So, here’s how you can file your taxes at no cost to yourself. According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program is a great way for eligible ...

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

The IRS eliminated one of the free and easiest ways to file income tax returns, but other free file options remain.

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The official start of tax season isn’t until Jan. 26, but the IRS is already accepting individual tax returns to be processed ...

Most states require you to file a tax return. Here's what you need to know and why 2025 state taxes may be especially complex.

The tax deadline is approaching. Here's how to file an extension for federal and Indiana taxes, avoid penalties, and check the status of your refund.

To check the status of your refund, use the " Where's My Refund?" tools for federal tax refunds or go to the IRS2Go app. Information is updated once a day, overnight. Social Security number or ...