IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

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

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.

Filing early can help you access refunds quicker, but make sure you have all of your paperwork beforehand. In a year with bigger refunds and major tax changes, taking a little extra time could help ...

IRS paper tax return rules: Taxpayers can still mail their tax returns to the IRS. The process involves downloading or requesting the correct forms, filling them out accurately, and attaching all ...

(CNN) — There is just under a week left before the official April 15 tax filing deadline. More than half of all expected federal tax returns have been filed – nearly 90 million as of March 28, ...

Tax season opened this year on January 26, 2026, and the IRS expects to process more than 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year. But not everyone is rushing to file, and not ...

Federal 2024 tax returns are due by Tuesday, April 15. If you can’t file by then, you can file for an extension by completing Form 4868 by April 15. This gives you an additional six months, to ...

・You usually have up to 3 years to amend your tax return to fix errors. ・Use Form 1040-X to report the changes to the IRS. ・You must include any forms that changed (W-2, 1099, 1098-T). You filed your ...

More taxpayers are filing their own returns as new tools and changes in the tax landscape drive record DIY participation in ...

A rejected tax return can delay your refund if you don’t act quickly. Here’s how to spot the problem, fix it and resubmit before the deadline.