The IRS is awarding $53 million in 2026 to expand free tax preparation through VITA and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.

A major funding boost is set to reshape free tax‑help services for vulnerable filers as the 2026 season gets underway.

Through the VITA program, trained and IRS-certified volunteers assist with preparing and filing federal and state income tax ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

The 2026 tax season opens Wednesday, Jan. 26; here's what to know if you wanted to file your own taxes this year.

As Americans begin filing their 2025 tax returns this month, the Internal Revenue Service is advising early preparation and ...

The Internal Revenue Service is asking the public to weigh in on free tax filing options for an upcoming congressional report, amid worries about the likely demise of the Direct File tax preparation ...

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 ...