The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

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CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, the agency announced. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their tax returns and pay any tax due, according ...

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