The Internal Revenue Service is accepting tax returns for tax season 2025, including through the expanded Direct File program ...

This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.

This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.

The IRS launched the pilot program known as Direct File in 2024 so that people can file their tax returns directly with the federal government.

Elon Musk said he had "deleted" a government agency that worked on the IRS' Direct File program. But the free filing program is still available, at least for the coming tax season.

This extension applies to numerous key deadlines, including: The extended filing deadline impacts several other tax obligations, including contributions to IRAs and health savings accounts (HSAs ...