IRS tax scam calls are on the rise. Learn how to identify fake calls about back taxes and what to do if you get one.

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

Confused about tax relief? Learn what tax relief means, how IRS programs work and what options may help reduce or manage your tax bill.

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 ...

The IRS began accepting 2025 individual tax returns for processing on Jan. 26. Here’s where to get help with filing, and when you might get your tax refund. The 2025 tax return filing season ...

The 2026 tax filing season officially opened on Monday, as the IRS began allowing taxpayers to start filing their returns for the past year. IRS officials announced earlier this month that taxpayers ...

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

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 ...

While taxes are inevitable for most Americans, the government doesn't require those with sufficiently low incomes to file. However, choosing not to file usually means forfeiting profitable tax breaks ...