NEW YORK -- As the tax filing season gets underway, taxpayers in some states will have a new way to file online available to them in "the coming days," the IRS said this week. Direct File, the free ...

Many people will be shocked when they discover the intricate rules — and lack of supporting paperwork — when filing 2025 ...

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CHARLOTTE — As the end of tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds North Carolina taxpayers that IRS Free File is a quick and easy way to file federal tax returns for free. IRS Free ...

Although the U.S. government remains closed, taxpayers who requested a filing extension from the IRS earlier this year remain on the hook to submit their income tax returns by Oct. 15. "Taxpayers ...

The IRS is asking the public to weigh in on tax preparation and filing options as it officially closes the door on Direct File, the free electronic filing tool that earned sky-high consumer experience ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...