The trick to getting your refund sooner is to combine electronic filing with direct deposit. When filing a paper tax return, ...

People will spend an average of $290 on filing their tax returns this year, according to IRS estimates. Individuals will pay $160 on average for tax prep, while the typical business owner will pay ...

The 2025 tax season is underway, with the IRS now accepting returns. Here's when you can expect a refund and how to check ...

That’s because Kansas is one of 25 states now allowing taxpayers to file their federal taxes directly to the Internal Revenue Service free of charge. The IRS’ direct file is for anyone whose worked in ...

F’s website was still operational, as was the Direct File website. But the digital services agency’s X account was deleted.

The Internal Revenue Service is accepting tax returns for tax season, including through the Direct File program.

This year, however, taxpayers have more options than ever to avoid that expense.   Or . . . maybe not. The most ...

Oregonians have more options for free online tax prep for the 2025 filing season. Some may qualify for the IRS Free File ...

Direct File, which allows taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the federal government, was launched as a pilot ...

The IRS’ free tax-preparation program remains a free option for taxpayers this year, but the fate of a group of government technologists that helped develop it is less certain.

The Internal Revenue Service launched a pilot program last year that allows people to file their taxes directly with the ...