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.

A group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to codify the IRS Direct File program, which the Trump ...

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.

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 ...

・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 ...

Procrastination rarely pays off, especially when it’s time to file your tax returns. Most Americans receive their annual tax documents for the previous year by late January or early February. You can ...

Every year, millions of taxpayers file their tax returns. However, mistakes can happen, and sometimes those errors are recognized only after the original return has been filed. An amended tax return ...

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

Realizing you made a mistake on your tax return? Don’t panic. If you overlooked a valuable deduction, say, or forgot to report some of your income, you can simply file an amended return. Amending your ...

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.