Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate interface, but FreeTaxUSA supports more schedules, including itemized deductions, income from investments and HSA contributions. (Only federal filing is free, however. State returns with FreeTaxUsa are $14.99 each.)

In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If you're expecting a tax refund this year, there's usually no reason not to file your income taxes as early as possible, and today is your very first opportunity to do so.

Eager to find out when your tax return refunds will hit your bank account? Here's when you might expect to receive it and how to track the status.

For taxpayers expecting a refund that averages about $3,000, filing early can mean getting that money back sooner.

Expecting a bigger tax refund? There’s no money back until you get through tax filing.

The standard deduction and SALT cap are both higher and there are new perks for seniors, those who financed new cars and workers making tips or overtime

The 2026 tax filing season officially kicked off this week, with several new changes to tax law as provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect, the IRS announced.

You could wind up paying a hefty penalty if you don't file your income taxes in time. Here's non-filing tax penalty this year.

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.