The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026. The deadline to file taxes or request an extension is April 15, 2026. Most tax refunds are issued in less than 21 days, ...

In a few weeks, taxpayers will be able to start filing their taxes. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act could grant certain taxpayers bigger returns this year, but it's not clear yet ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced when it will begin accepting tax returns in 2026. Tax filing season begins Monday, Jan. 26, and will run until Wednesday, April 15. The IRS expects to ...

Americans should take the next couple of weeks to get their tax documents in order if they want to be among the first to file their taxes (and get their refunds) when tax season opens on January 26, ...

The Internal Revenue Service said Monday, Jan. 26 would be the opening day of the 2026 tax-filing season for individual returns. "President Trump is committed to the taxpayers of this country and ...

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...

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 ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

While planning your calendar for 2026, one timeline you may want to write down is the tax season schedule. Though the April 15 deadline is months away, many will soon start receiving forms from their ...

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Donald Trump offered support for the H-1B visa program because of a lack of skilled workers in the U.S. His position provoked pushback from his base, and even Vice President JD Vance seems to have a ...