Tampa Bay News Anchor Courtney Robinson explains changes to how some file. Free file stays and direct file goes.

Direct File worked really well, and it's a great example of how the IRS can do technology, or how the government can do ...

The Treasury Department said in an October report to Congress that participation in the Direct File program was low and the ...

The Trump administration says the Free File program offered through commercial tax preparation companies is a more effective ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...

Direct File won’t be available anymore to do your taxes next year. Here’s what that means once the tax filing season opens in ...

Explore our complete guide to how every state taxes retirement income — including pensions, IRA and 401(k) withdrawals, and ...

A memo to states last week confirmed what many have long expected was coming: “IRS Direct File will not be available in Filing Season 2026. No launch date has been set for the future.” ...

The electronic system for filing tax returns for free, IRS Direct File, isn’t going to be available for taxpayers next year, ...

The IRS announced its free tax filing service is no longer available. While not perfect, experts say it was a step in the ...

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The surplus will be returned to taxpayers through a credit on their 2025 state personal income tax returns filed in 2026.