This year, residents of 25 states can do their taxes using the IRS’s free Direct File service, as long as their taxes are relatively simple. This year, residents of 25 states can do their taxes using ...

People in the United States looking to file their taxes can start sending their tax returns to the IRS on Monday. While tax season can be stressful, the prospect of receiving money back from the IRS ...

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Millions of taxpayers can file for free this year using the IRS' Direct File system. Launched by the agency as a pilot program in 12 states, Direct File processed approximately 140,000 returns in 2024 ...

We rate the best tax software solutions — from budget-friendly options for straightforward returns to feature-rich platforms for more complex situations — to help simplify the 2025 tax season.

Every tax season, scammers ramp up efforts to steal taxpayers' identities, data or refunds. These con artists take advantage of people's anxiety and confusion about filing their tax returns. In 2024, ...

There are an estimated 23 million millionaire households in the United States, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report released in June 2025. As the stock market continues to set new record highs, ...