A closer look at TurboTax's pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right tax filing software for this tax season.

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version.

The federal government tested a free, direct online tax-filing program for two years but with the change in administrations shut it down. There are still ways, though, to file your return at no charge ...

TurboTax is just one of the many commercial tax-prep companies with a free tier. H&R Block is one of the most popular, thanks ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

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 ...

If you’re keeping up with our tax reviews here at The College Investor, we hope you take time to look at the pros and cons of the various tax filing software programs. We rarely suggest a hard pass, ...

Returns can be rejected for a range of reasons, and fixing the problem quickly is key to getting your refund.

Even if you’re below the income threshold for 2025, tax credits and excess withholding could result in a tax refund, making ...