The last day to file 2025 income tax returns s Wednesday, April 15, and if you can't file by then, you can request a tax-filing extension.

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

Tax season is here. Learn about the April 15 deadline, how to file for free, and when to expect your refund.

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You need your adjusted gross income from last year's taxes to file your federal income tax return online in 2026.

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IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

The tax filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15, and you have until then to request a tax filing extension or possibly face expensive penalties.