The deadline is looming for the 2026 tax season, so if you haven’t filed yet, it’s time to start thinking seriously about which tax prep software you’re going to use. If you’re not sure what kind of ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

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A new $6,000 deduction for senior citizens and less taxes on tips and overtime are some of the biggest changes for your 2025 tax return. Peter is a managing editor for the CNET Group. He has been ...

Most US taxpayers will need to complete their income tax returns by April 15 or file a free tax extension for additional time. Peter is a managing editor for the CNET Group. He has been covering ...

The deadline to submit your taxes for 2025 is Wednesday, April 15, 2026 — which is officially less than one month away. If you've been procrastinating this unpleasant (yet necessary) task, now is ...

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 ...

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Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you're required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

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