Millions of Americans can prepare and file their federal income tax returns this month through IRS Free File, the Internal Revenue Service announced Friday. IRS Free File is a program that allows U.S.

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 official start of tax season isn’t until Jan. 26, but the IRS is already accepting individual tax returns to be processed later this month. And, thanks to a service through the U.S. tax agency, ...

The IRS won't say, but millions of taxpayers may be owed a refund from the COVID era due to a court ruling. The deadline to ...

The IRS has processed most tax returns, but more than a million may still be waiting on refunds. Here’s why delays happen and ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold. But I got a part ...

The April 15 tax deadline is here, and if you're feeling like you could use just a little more time, take it. Instead of filing a return by April 15, you can opt to file a short, less than one-page ...

Forgot to pay Uncle Sam? The Internal Revenue Service, IRS reminds taxpayers that they can request an extension to file their federal income tax return by Oct. 15, 2026 in order to avoid penalties and ...

Tax refunds are bigger this year for many taxpayers, thanks to changes in the tax law. Here’s how to track your refund, what could delay it, and why some taxpayers are waiting longer than expected.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Running late on your taxes this year? Don’t fret: You can still file an extension. The standard April 15 IRS due date for tax returns is quickly approaching, but extension ...

If you're not going to be able to file your federal return before the April 15 deadline, you'll need to request an extension by then, according to the IRS. Filling out the required form will give ...