An "enhanced" version of the IRS' Direct File program launched this year, with availability in roughly twice as many states ...

No one enjoys paying taxes, but some states make it a far easier process than others. Whether allowing access to the free ...

An "enhanced" version of the IRS' Direct File program launched this year, with availability in roughly twice as many states as last year. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of ...

This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.

Though some social media users interpreted Elon Musk's X post as meaning the service was closed, its website remained active ...

The IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your federal return for free, is still up and running, for now.

The IRS has faced intense blowback to Direct File from private tax preparation companies that have made billions from ...

Tax season is quickly approaching. Whether you worked full-time, part-time or freelanced in 2024, you likely have to file a ...

Democrats and Republicans have been battling over the future of Direct File with some citing concerns over the IRS acting “as both tax collector and tax preparer.” Piloted in a dozen states ...

In fact, Direct File doubled its reach to 25 states for the 2025 tax season, up from 12 states ... One of the program’s advantages is that, if you have questions as you’re working on your ...

the IRS is already accepting federal returns from taxpayers in 25 states, an increase of 13 states since the Direct File program was piloted last tax season. This year, Direct File opened on Jan ...

Another change to the tax code could mean you get a higher refund this year. A state law that went into effect in January ...