The release of the latest batch of Epstein files has set off a wave of high-profile resignations and criminal investigations across Europe, even as Trump administration officials resist calls for ...

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Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File — the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software — but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

Tax season requires more than filling out a few forms. For many people, it means tracking income from multiple sources, understanding new tax rules and deciding when and how to file to avoid delays, ...

Taxes are due this year on April 15. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Filing early could mean getting your refund sooner and avoiding fraud. There are a few benefits to getting ...

While taxes may feel inevitable, not everyone has to file. You likely need to file if you’ve made above the income threshold, if you had self-employment income or if you meet other criteria. Read on ...

Tax season is officially underway, and the Internal Revenue Service has begun accepting individual federal tax returns for 2026 through its free guided software program, IRS Free File. The IRS opened ...

Amazon customers can now file a claim in the company's $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The lawsuit alleged Amazon made it difficult for consumers to cancel their Prime ...

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 ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...