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You need your adjusted gross income from last year's taxes to file your federal income tax return online in 2026. Peter Butler Managing Editor Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He ...

Pennsylvanians can access Pennsylvania's free file system by through MyPath, Pennsylvania's tax and resources hub. Gov. Josh Shapiro said more than 100,000 Pennsylvanians qualify for the free file ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. As tax season comes underway, there are a few tax changes this year that filers should be aware of. The Internal Revenue ...

Get your W-2s ready. The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, when the agency officially opens the 2026 tax filing season. “The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers ...

Taxpayers eager to receive their tax refunds should mark Jan. 26, 2026, on their calendars, as the IRS said Thursday it will begin accepting federal income tax filings on that date. Annual tax refunds ...

The Trump administration has shut down the IRS "Direct File" program, which was a free tax filing option. Critics of Direct File cited high development costs and low user participation for its closure ...

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 ...

(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 ...

A new year means tax season is approaching — and there may be changes ahead. The upcoming tax season could include its share of complications, from potential delays to added confusion, as many ...