Last year, the IRS rolled out Direct File to 12 states, as another way for taxpayers to file their tax returns free. This year, it's available in 25 states. I tested the updated version to see how it ...

Tax Day 2025 is Wednesday, April 15. People can still file an extension with the IRS to have until October to file taxes. We are less than a week away from Tax Day 2025, and the Internal Revenue ...

Direct File was launched as a pilot program in 2024. It allowed eligible taxpayers in a limited number of states to file their federal returns directly with the IRS at no cost. The program was ...

Today is the last day for most taxpayers to file a 2023 return and also the last day to request an extension, which buys you six extra months to file your taxes and reduces any potential penalties or ...

This story has been updated to correct the number of states without a state income tax. A new year is upon us which means it's time to get ready to begin filing taxes in 2025. To prepare for tax ...

The April 18 tax deadline is near. If you're not ready, file for an automatic extension to Oct 16. Remember, an extension of time is not an extension to pay. So to avoid penalties, include a payment.

If you’re a regular reader, you were likely expecting a reminder about filing for an extension during tax season. If I had to guess, you thought it might pop up in April—not at the beginning of March.

If you've been debating whether to file your taxes early this year, tax experts say there are now several reasons that might be a good idea. The biggest one is the rise in tax-related identity fraud.

The tax deadline is April 15, 2025, for most individuals. Floridians impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton have a few extra weeks to file. E-filed returns with direct deposit typically receive ...