Over 30 million Americans face higher costs as IRS tax filing costs increase 2026, following the shutdown of the Direct File ...

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

Americans are seeing bigger refund checks this spring.

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

Tax debt and tax liens aren't the same and misunderstanding the difference can cost you a lot over time.

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool ...

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 ...

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

With tax filing ending on April 15, the IRS acknowledged that "many employees may have already filed their returns," raising fears around federal compliance.

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold. But I got a part ...

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

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 ...