The IRS is mulling a massive transformation to the way Americans file their taxes. As Americans prepare for the upcoming filing deadline, the IRS is studying how it could build its own online filing ...

The IRS is testing a system that would allow taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free online directly with the agency, with a pilot program launching for the 2024 filing season. Nearly ...

In today’s digital age, managing the sheer volume of files on our computers can be a daunting task. From personal documents to work-related files, music, videos, and countless other types of data, our ...

If the pilot program was widely adopted, it would offer millions of Americans an alternative to working with private tax-prep companies. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and ...

The Direct File system will be open to millions of taxpayers in 25 states, up from 12 last year. But it’s unclear what will happen to the program next year. By Ann Carrns Tax season opens Monday, and ...

As busy moms, we juggle a million things every day, and keeping track of important paperwork often falls to the bottom of the to-do list—until we desperately need a document and can’t find it! Whether ...

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, ...