The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options ...

Even if you’re below the income threshold for 2025, tax credits and excess withholding could result in a tax refund, making ...

However, the number of total refunds issued is down 5.1%. The IRS notes that current data does not include tax return stats ...

The nation’s annual tax season is now underway, and many Americans may see bigger refunds this year under a new federal law.

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

IRS statistics through February 13, 2026, reveal fewer returns have been filed and professed compared to 2025. Still, the average tax refund checks are higher.

Some taxpayers could see "greater challenges" during the 2026 filing season, according to the national taxpayer advocate. Here's what filers need to know.

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...

The Internal Revenue Service says it will accept federal tax filings on Jan. 26. The Oregon Department of Revenue will begin accepting state tax filings the same day. Oregonians are encouraged to send ...

This tax season, many people could be hearing oversimplified versions of some complicated tax changes on 2025 tax returns.

The latest data released by the IRS shows the average refund is up more than 14% compared to the same time in 2025.

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...