This article originally published on May 1, 2024. It has been updated to include the IRS’ decision to make its new tax filing tool permanent. The Internal Revenue Service’s new online tax filing ...

It’s that time of year when throngs of taxpayers are buckling down to file their income tax returns before Tuesday’s filing deadline. Many often pay to use software from private companies such as ...

The IRS will launch a pilot program next year that will allow a small number of people to electronically file their tax returns directly with the agency. Details are still being worked out, but the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — Most taxpayers are ...

The Internal Revenue Service’s free online filing system is no more. First rolled out as a limited pilot in 2024 under the Biden administration, the Direct File program allowed taxpayers in certain ...

The Direct File system will be open to millions of taxpayers in 25 states, up from 12 last year. But it’s unclear what will happen to the program next year. By Ann Carrns Tax season opens Monday, and ...