Direct File is the IRS free tax preparation software program that qualified users can access to prepare and file their ...

It costs Americans an average of about $290 to file a tax return, according to the National Taxpayers Union. Thankfully, most major tax software companies offer a free tier, so you don't have to pay ...

Nobody looks forward to doing their taxes, and spending big money on tax-prep fees just to owe the IRS or get a refund for money the IRS owes you is especially exasperating. One free tax filing option ...

As the new year begins, CU faculty, staff and students will begin receiving critical documents needed to file their annual income tax returns. For certain international employees and students, this ...

The deadline is looming for the 2026 tax season, so if you haven’t filed yet, it’s time to start thinking seriously about which tax prep software you’re going to use. If you’re not sure what kind of ...

Tax season is here, and while it’s not necessarily an occasion most people celebrate, you don’t have to struggle over your taxes anymore. Thanks to tax software programs, you can file your taxes in ...

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...

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 ...

Tax season is here, and this year comes with major changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill that affect your 2025 return you're filing now. The bill introduced new deductions for tips and overtime pay, ...

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It's that dreaded time of year again when income tax returns must be prepared, with the traditional April 15 filing deadline, but the good new is there's help available and for most people, it's free.