Taxpayers who typically receive tax refunds by paper check could be surprised next year when the IRS initiates new steps to spur direct deposit.

Tax Day — the deadline for most Americans who file federal income taxes to submit their prior-year returns — was April 15. As of May 9, 145.8 million taxpayers had submitted their 2024 tax returns, ...

The IRS's new six-year rule offers relief for taxpayers with overdue returns, but strict refund deadlines remain. Understanding these changes is crucial to avoid losing potential refunds and facing ...

The Internal Revenue Service is no longer issuing paper tax refunds after September, according to a news release published by the department. On Sept. 23, the agency said it will transition to fully ...

Generally, after September 30, 2025, the Treasury Department has said that all federal agencies will cease sending and ...

In a government shutdown, most federal agencies and workers experience some impact. All "non-essential" work is forced to stop. However, federal agencies have backup plans, and essential services ...

Once you gather your paperwork and understand the basics, the process of filing your taxes for the first time is less ...

The IRS just killed its free Direct File program, forcing millions back to costly alternatives. Your simple tax return that was free will now cost you hundreds in fees or software charges. Russia ...

The Internal Revenue Service and the Oregon Department of Revenue are asking people to participate in an IRS survey about free tax preparation. We like free. We participated. You may want to, too.

The IRS is asking the public to weigh in on tax preparation and filing options as it officially closes the door on Direct File, the free electronic filing tool that earned sky-high consumer experience ...

Internal Revenue Service IRS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Internal Revenue Service is asking the public to weigh in on free tax filing options for an upcoming congressional report, amid ...