The Internal Revenue Service's Direct File program is attracting interest this tax season, but lack of familiarity and budget ...

To file a California return free, find the link for CalFile at the state Franchise Tax Board’s website. It uses information ...

But there are options for certain taxpayers to file free of charge. Newsweek has gathered what you need to know about al ...

Launched as a pilot in 2024, Direct File has revolutionized tax filing in the U.S., offering a free and simple alternative ...

Internal Revenue Service reports of the cost of the free tax-filing program left out at least $8.8 million in costs, according to a new report.

Instead of using a commercial tax preparer that you need to purchase in order to file your returns, the Internal Revenue ...

That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax prep services like TurboTax. I described Direct File, which lets you file ...

IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers get free tax preparation, free electronic filing and free direct deposit of their ...

Not required to file? You could still get extra cash! Tax credits can increase your refund, and many free IRS tools make ...

Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and DOGE did not respond to requests for comment from The Associated Press on their plans for Direct File. But one Republican tax expert says the ...

While an extension avoids late filing penalties and provides extra time for filing, an extension of time to file is not an ...

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