Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

How to get your tax refund if you don’t have a bank account

Some have even added tax-prep options: You can submit both federal and state returns through Cash App Taxes and get the ...

Where's my refund? Get your check fast. What we know about tax season 2026

New tax laws, benefit questions and IRS challenges could delay your refund. How to file fast, track your money ...
CNET

Today Is the First Day You Can File 2025 Income Taxes. The Deadlines You Need to Know for Tax Season 2026

In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...
FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Here’s when you’ll get your tax refund from the IRS

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file electronically, the ...

How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2026—What Cost-Conscious Filers Need to Know

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.
The Spokesman-Review

IRS Direct File will be cancelled if Republican tax bill becomes law

The $3.8 trillion Republican tax bill that just passed the House includes a provision to kill off the popular IRS Direct File program, which lets people file their federal income tax returns for free ...