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The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

IRS expects about 164 million individual returns in 2026; most will file online. One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds deductions for tips, vehicle loan interest, and age 65+. Tax Day is April 15, 2026; ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. But there are still many no-cost filing options available, ...

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Although a federal pilot program that allowed people to file taxes for free directly with the Internal Revenue Service was suspended, taxpayers in North Texas still have options to avoid paying for ...

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Early-bird tax filers will be happy to know that the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing 2025 income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26. Taxpayers are likely to be shocked to ...