KEY TAKEAWAYS Taxpayers must file their 2025 taxes or request an extension by April 15.Most taxpayers can expect larger tax savings under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.The IRS is phasing out paper ...

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.

The IRS is urging taxpayers to file electronically and choose direct deposit to speed refunds April 15 remains the deadline ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

The IRS has ended its Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file simple returns directly with the agency at no cost ...

For millions of Americans still waiting to file, procrastination could lead to penalties or delays.

Americans face a familiar spring deadline to file their federal income taxes, with key dates, filing options, and refund timelines largely unchanged this year. The Internal Revenue Service requires ...

FILE - In this photo illustration, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen and the United States flag in the background. (Photo Illustration by Thomas ...

Over 30 million Americans face higher costs as IRS tax filing costs increase 2026, following the shutdown of the Direct File ...

Perhaps the easiest way to request an extension is to submit Form 4868 online.

As we get closer to Tax Day, new tax filing season statistics through April 3 reveal fewer returns received and processed ...

The Trump administration has decided not to offer Direct File, the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and the program’s future is unclear. The program was praised for making tax ...