The IRS will soon open the 2026 tax season. Here's how to save a few bucks by filing your income taxes for free.

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

There’s an important capital gains tax exclusion you might qualify for if you sell your home. The exclusion is worth up to ...

Today is Tax Day, which means many taxpayers in the United States may be scrambling to file their forms ahead of the looming deadline. If you're among those who procrastinated your taxes, not to worry ...

The IRS will announce the 2026 tax season opening in January, according to the USA TODAY Network. Last year, the IRS opened ...

Taxes are due by April 15, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday. If you don't expect to file by then, you can request a six-month extension.

If you’re feeling behind or waiting on documents, a tax extension gives you extra time to file — but not to pay. In this guide, you’ll learn how to file a tax extension, which forms you need, key ...

If you're still scrambling to get your taxes filed before the April 15 deadline, an extension can take the pressure off. Normally, the IRS recommends that people file their income tax return as early ...

The tax deadline is April 15, 2025, marking the final day to file. If you need more time to file your tax return, request an extension online. Refunds can be received via direct deposit, check, or ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

If you've ever missed the deadline to file your taxes — or skipped a year entirely — you might assume it just slips under the radar. But that's not how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operates.