5 federal tax changes to know in 2026 + when will NC filers get their refunds?

The 2026 tax filing season officially opened Monday, Jan. 26 for North Carolina residents, with the N.C. Department of ...

IRS shuts down Direct File. Here's how NC tax payers can file for free

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.
Raleigh News & Observer

NC taxpayers can file their taxes for free with a new tool in 2025. Here’s what to know

1.25 million North Carolina residents will be eligible to use the IRS’ Direct File tool for the 2025 tax season. Getty Images/iStockphoto Next year, eligible North Carolinians will be able to have ...

How do I avoid penalties when filing my NC taxes? Here's what to know

If the IRS charges you a penalty, you'll receive a notice explaining what it is and why it was issued.
The Herald SC

IRS Direct File is gone in 2026. A list of free alternatives for NC filers

With tax season underway, North Carolina filers have lost one tool to complete their returns for free. The IRS Direct File system, a government-run tool that let some Americans file their federal ...
Charlotte Observer

NC taxpayers can file their taxes for free with a new tool in 2025. Here’s what to know

Next year, eligible North Carolinians will be able to have their taxes handled directly through the IRS for free. Gov. Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Revenue Secretary Ronald Penny ...