Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Getty Images The IRS Direct File ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, several free tax preparation software options are available for those with 2025 income of $89,000 or less and for ...

The federal government tested a free, direct online tax-filing program for two years but with the change in administrations shut it down. There are still ways, though, to file your return at no charge ...

With April 15 approaching, many people still have to get around to filing their annual income tax forms. “Preparing our taxes has become so complicated that each year, Americans spend an average of ...

New IRS data shows the average refund rising to $3,676, well below earlier projections that suggested refunds could increase by $1,000 or more this year. Tax filings also lag behind. There's just a ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing eligible taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. That doesn't mean there aren't no-cost filing options ...

We test and rate the top online tax services to help you find the best one for filing quickly and accurately—and for getting the largest possible refund. I’ve been writing and editing technology ...

Want to do your taxes away from your desk? We test and rate the top mobile tax apps that let you prepare and file your return from your phone or tablet. I write about money. I’ve been reviewing tax ...

Your PC’s storage media is subject to malware and, on occasion, natural disasters such as lightning, fire, etc. — which is why formulating a backup strategy is critical for keeping your data safe. Our ...

Cybersecurity pros say step away from ChatGPT and hire an old fashioned tax pro. Credit: Zain bin Awais / Mashable / Getty Images We've come a long way from the days of lugging boxes of receipts over ...