Lawmakers and the IRS have long grappled with how to offer free, online tax filing—and what the role of tax preparation software companies should be. Giving some Americans the option to file for free ...

The Internal Revenue Service is no longer issuing paper tax refunds after September, according to a news release published by the department. On Sept. 23, the agency said it will transition to fully ...

Once you gather your paperwork and understand the basics, the process of filing your taxes for the first time is less intimidating than it seems.

Taxpayers who typically receive tax refunds by paper check could be surprised next year when the IRS initiates new steps to spur direct deposit.

From financial gifts to Roth withdrawal rules, here’s what income stays tax-free under the new Trump 2025 tax bill, and some information on what’s changed.

The Internal Revenue Service and its community partners are seeking volunteers to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs. VITA and TCE sites are ...

Issuing a paper check costs about 50 cents, according to the Treasury Department. The cost drops down to less than 15 cents per electronic transfer. Tax law experts note that those who could struggle ...

According to the IRS, the change is designed to protect taxpayers, speed up refunds and cut costs. “Most individual taxpayers already receive their refunds by direct deposit into their bank accounts,” ...

The change, required by an executive order issued in March, is aimed at improving security, speeding up refunds and cutting costs, the IRS said. Paper checks are more than 16 times as likely to be ...

As the October IRS deadline approaches, taxpayers face changes in filing options and rules that could affect millions of Americans.

Because the IRS had offset a taxpayer’s liability from subsequent refunds, it was no longer pursuing a levy, and a petition was properly dismissed under Sec. 6330, the high court held.