Like it or not, tax season is upon us, and most people cringe at the thought of filing their tax returns before the April 15 deadline. Karen McDougal, accounting instructor in the University of ...

The 2026 tax season begins January 26 with historic changes. Paper checks are officially dead; direct deposit is now ...

With the federal tax filing deadline approaching on April 15, the IRS is urging taxpayers who have not yet submitted their returns to ensure on-time filing by taking advantage of free tools and ...

FILE - The Internal Revenue Service 1040 tax form for 2022 is seen on April 17, 2023. The IRS is planning to launch a pilot program for a government-run, online tax filing system that’s free for all.

The Direct File system will be open to millions of taxpayers in 25 states, up from 12 last year. But it’s unclear what will happen to the program next year. By Ann Carrns Tax season opens Monday, and ...