Democrats’ Direct File Act would not only reinstate the Direct File Program but also implement other changes, including ...

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.

The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options ...

This season, Americans will have one fewer free option to use when filing their 2025 income taxes. Direct File, launched during former President Joe Biden’s term, was meant to simplify federal tax ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Trump administration shut down the "Direct File" program through the IRS, leaving many Americans with one fewer free tax ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

The Internal Revenue Service says it will accept federal tax filings on Jan. 26. The Oregon Department of Revenue will begin accepting state tax filings the same day. Oregonians are encouraged to send ...

The average American who hires a tax preparer to file even a simple return will spend upward of $200, according to industry estimates. This year, however, taxpayers have more options than ever to ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the 2026 filing period for the 2025 tax year will officially begin on Jan. 26. Oregonians can file their 2025 federal and state income tax returns until ...