The time for filing 2025 US federal tax returns is nearly upon us. Learn all the critical dates and deadlines for your taxes.

For example, Form 1099-NEC, used to report payments to independent contractors, must be furnished by February 2, 2026. As ...

Wondering the best time to file taxes to avoid audits? While there's no guarantee, these tips can help you minimize ...

Do I need to file a tax return? It depends on your income, filing status and tax situation. Find out how much you need to ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

An extension to file your taxes is available, if you request one by Tax Day, Tuesday, April 15. Those who experienced a disaster such as wildfire, hurricane, flood or tornado may be granted an ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

There were 161 million individual income tax returns filed to the IRS in 2024, possibly including yours. While not every American is required to file a tax return, most will – and there may be good ...

As we inch toward the final tax filing deadline of April 15, millions of Americans are feeling the stress that comes with filling out the complex forms and the potential of owing money to the Internal ...

Tax management platform Instead is planning to offer completely free tax return preparation and filing for Forms 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120-S and 1065. Processing Content "If you want to prepare your ...