The IRS will soon open the 2026 tax season. Here's how to save a few bucks by filing your income taxes for free.

The federal filing deadline for most taxpayers remains April 15, 2026. This is the last day to submit a complete Form 1040 ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want help filing your taxes.

If you can file your taxes early, you should. Here's everything you'll want to have ready to do it. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering technology, software, ...

If you haven’t received your tax forms from your employer by Jan. 31, reach out to your HR department. Keep in mind that every year there are changes to tax paperwork, so be on the lookout for new ...