In the midst of tax season, with the April 15 deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about scammers out to rip you off. Scams tend to spike during tax filing ...

Millions of taxpayers expecting a federal income tax refund are getting an IRS notice instead of cash due to new rules.

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 ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

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.

New IRS data shows the average refund rising to $3,676, well below earlier projections that suggested refunds could increase by $1,000 or more this year.

The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...

Common scams include fake refund claims, threats of arrest, and suspicious links impersonating the official IRS.gov website. The IRS will not initiate contact through unsolicited texts, emails, or ...

Officials say the move is designed to ease the filing process as the spring tax deadline approaches nationwide.

It’s nearly time for tax professionals to renew Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs). Fortunately, it’s a bit cheaper this year—but only by a dollar. With just days to go before the deadline ...

Days before the 2026 filing season opens, the IRS announced leadership changes and a modernization drive aimed at improving taxpayer service and compliance. It comes as the agency implements tax ...