The 2026 tax season will soon be underway and some Americans could be receiving heftier tax returns this year.

A new year brings new goals and resolutions — and for many, the question: “When can you file taxes in 2026?” The Internal ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

The IRS is also reminding taxpayers that income earned through part-time work, gig jobs or online sales is taxable. Payment ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which he signed into law in July, includes provisions that could impact many ...

The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to take steps now to prepare for filing their 2025 federal income tax returns as the 2026 ...

Don’t be surprised if the state of the economy and the mood of the bond market largely decide the fate of 2026 tax and fiscal ...

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.

Taxes are due by April 15, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday. If you don't expect to file by then, you can request a six-month extension.