IRS Free File, which offers free guided tax preparation for lower-income taxpayers and free electronic fillable forms for all ...

We're down to the last few hours before the 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 deadline to file 2025 income tax returns, which means you still have some time to file yours. It also means there's still ...

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 ...

Many people feel unsure about whether a federal tax return is required, especially when income sources change or feel unpredictable. You might worry about penalties or missing something important. The ...

Filed weeks ago and still waiting? There are a few things that can delay refunds. Here’s how to see where yours stands.

Most US taxpayers will need to complete their income tax returns by April 15 or file a free tax extension for additional time. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been ...

Tax season opened this year on January 26, 2026, and the IRS expects to process more than 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year. But not everyone is rushing to file, and not ...

Here’s what to know this tax season — from when your refund may arrive to how to check its status. The Internal Revenue Service started accepting federal tax returns in late January. Federal income ...