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

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

While taxes may feel inevitable, not everyone has to file. You likely need to file if you’ve made above the income threshold, if you had self-employment income or if you meet other criteria. Read on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Admitted NY Bar and US Tax Court, covers US international tax law. A Substitute for Return is a tax return prepared by the IRS ...

Tax filing, for many, is a once-a-year endeavor. It's that distinct period where individuals and businesses prepare and submit their financial statements to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

The clock is ticking, but there are still a few hours left to file your tax return by the April 15 deadline. You may even be able to do it for free. Taxpayers with adjusted gross income, or AGI, of ...

Tax filing mistakes can happen to anyone, even if you have a fairly straightforward return. Some mistakes will simply delay your refund, while others can trigger an IRS notice or result in tax ...

As the end of the year approaches, nowǃÙs the time to start preparing for filing your 2024 tax return in 2025. (Yuri Arcurs/Dreamstime/TNS) It’s now the norm for Americans to file their taxes online ...