How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2026—What Cost-Conscious Filers Need to Know

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax ...

Tax season has started. Here's how North Carolinians can file for free

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

Tax season begins today. 8 things to know before you file

Tax season officially begins today, Monday, Jan. 26. We hope you're ready, because there are a lot of changes, especially if ...

How early can you file taxes? Dates and deadlines for the 2026 tax season

The Internal Revenue Service also will start accepting taxes as early as January 26.

Millions may qualify for a no-cost way to file taxes

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service opened IRS Free File on Jan. 9, allowing eligible people to prepare and submit their federal tax returns early. The main IRS filing season begins on Jan. 26 ...
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Most Americans can file federal taxes for free — but only about 3% used this option last season

If your adjusted gross income for 2023 was $79,000 or less, you can use IRS Free File for federal tax returns this season. Some 70% of taxpayers — roughly 100 million Americans — are eligible for IRS ...
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IRS-authorized eFile.com tax return software caught serving JS malware

eFile.com, an IRS-authorized e-file software service provider used by many for filing their tax returns, has been caught serving JavaScript malware. Security researchers state the malicious JavaScript ...