A partial government shutdown began in late January, lapsing funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

The IRS said taxpayers who owe money or have not yet filed required returns can benefit from acting sooner rather than later.

For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

Many Americans expect a tax refund this year but will the government shutdown impact how fast you get it? Learn how to track ...

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who still need to file their 2025 federal tax returns that free options and resources are available on IRS.gov. Whether taxpayers prefer to prepare their ...

Missing a tax filing deadline can feel like a minor slip, but the financial consequences can snowball quickly. The IRS ...

A Treasury watchdog report found that the tax agency projected $61.2 million in costs for the free electronic filing tool in fiscal 2025 but spent just $16.2 million — though there are some asterisks ...

Tax refunds are bigger this year for many taxpayers. Here’s how to track your refund, what could delay it, and why some taxpayers are waiting longer than expected.

The IRS has ended the Direct File program, which let some taxpayers file their annual returns for free using software developed by the government. Many tax preparation companies opposed this, as did ...

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool that let some taxpayers submit returns online at no cost. The move affects ...

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804. The big surprise in the most recent statistics? IRS.gov traffic continues to ...

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.8%, based on new filing data. Here's what you can expect.