Text Callout : Key Takeaways - (Feb '25) How to File Taxes for Free The start of a new year also means the start of a new tax season. If you want to minimize the filing cost this year, you're in ...

Speculation about the potential elimination of the IRS Free File program by the Trump administration has gained traction. The program, known as Direct File, was developed during Joe Biden's ...

A provision tucked inside Republicans’ reconciliation text would officially end IRS Direct File — a Biden-era free tax filing website the Trump administration is reportedly planning to shutter ...

You can use IRS Free File or IRS Direct File if you qualify. Online tax-prep companies offer free and paid options for a range of financial situations. You should file a return even if you can't ...

You can always a file a free tax extension with the IRS, which will give you another six months to complete the job. There's no cost or penalty for filing an tax extension, and most tax software ...

Data shows the IRS' Direct File free tax-filing tool has helped save taxpayers money. Now lawmakers want to know why the Trump administration may soon pull the plug on the program. The Trump ...

In its free incarnation, MSP360 Desktop Backup is a worthwhile upgrade to Windows File History. However, the Pro version is subscription-only which makes it very pricey over time. I checked out ...

There are several methods to submit a request: File Form 4868 using online tax software or through a tax professional. Submit through IRS Free File. Mail a paper Form 4868 with payment ...

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 ...

Now that the confetti has settled and New Year's resolutions are already falling flat, it's time for another less enjoyable annual tradition: tax season. The IRS started accepting returns on ...

IRS Free File offers free guided tax preparation for low-income taxpayers and free electronic fillable forms for all taxpayers. IRS Direct File offers free direct filing for taxpayers with simple ...