IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

Here's when taxes are due in 2026, how long refunds take and how to check your IRS refund online.

Americans spend an average of $250 to have someone else handle their taxes. But many taxpayers can get free help in preparing and filing their tax returns.

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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 ...

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: People use IRS Direct File at the Internal Revenue Service Building on April 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project ...

The tax filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15, and you have until then to request a tax filing extension or possibly face ...