Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27, announced the rollout of the new Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on ...

We break down the definitions and eligibility rules for the five IRS filing statuses to help you maximize your refund this tax season. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance writer, content marketing ...

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Americans should take the next couple of weeks to get their tax documents in order if they want to be among the first to file their taxes (and get their refunds) when tax season opens on January 26, ...

The 2026 tax filing season officially opened on Monday, as the IRS began allowing taxpayers to start filing their returns for the past year. IRS officials announced earlier this month that taxpayers ...

Taxpayers eager to receive their tax refunds should mark Jan. 26, 2026, on their calendars, as the IRS said Thursday it will begin accepting federal income tax filings on that date. Annual tax refunds ...

Businesses can begin filing tax returns electronically next week, the IRS said Tuesday. Acceptance of returns will begin Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. ET, the IRS said in an alert. Starting Jan. 18, five ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

While Americans celebrate the New Year and return to work, it’s easy to forget what comes after the holiday season: tax season. Tax Day is still months away, but filing early could mean getting your ...

While planning your calendar for 2026, one timeline you may want to write down is the tax season schedule. Though the April 15 deadline is months away, many will soon start receiving forms from their ...