IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

Returns can be rejected for a range of reasons, and fixing the problem quickly is key to getting your refund.

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

Avoid costly IRS trouble. Learn 13 common tax filing mistakes that could delay your refund, trigger audits, or lead to ...

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.

Tax season opened this year on January 26, 2026, and the IRS expects to process more than 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year. But not everyone is rushing to file, and not ...

Federal 2024 tax returns are due by Tuesday, April 15. If you can’t file by then, you can file for an extension by completing Form 4868 by April 15. This gives you an additional six months, to ...

・You usually have up to 3 years to amend your tax return to fix errors. ・Use Form 1040-X to report the changes to the IRS. ・You must include any forms that changed (W-2, 1099, 1098-T). You filed your ...

IRS paper tax return rules: Taxpayers can still mail their tax returns to the IRS. The process involves downloading or requesting the correct forms, filling them out accurately, and attaching all ...

Realizing you made a mistake on your tax return? Don’t panic. If you overlooked a valuable deduction, say, or forgot to report some of your income, you can simply file an amended return. Amending your ...

More taxpayers are filing their own returns as new tools and changes in the tax landscape drive record DIY participation in ...

The April 15 tax filing deadline is one day away, and failing to file your tax return on time can lead to financial penalties. While many may consider putting off filing because they're unable to pay ...