If you can't finish your federal tax return by Tax Day, you can get more time by filing a tax extension.

Get six extra months to file your taxes by applying for a free extension until October. If you owe money to the government, ...

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 ...

Perhaps the easiest way to request an extension is to submit Form 4868 online.

Tax identity theft and IRS scams are surging. Learn how to protect your refund, use an IRS IP PIN, and avoid TurboTax and IRS ...

Today (Monday, January 27, 2025) is the first day that you can file your tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). But this year, many more Americans will have the option to use the IRS’s ...

The 2025 tax season opened for individual filers on Jan. 27. This season, many qualify for free filing options, such as Direct File, IRS Free File or Volunteer Tax Assistance. Those affected by ...

If you're still scrambling to get your taxes filed before the April 15 deadline, an extension can take the pressure off. Normally, the IRS recommends that people file their income tax return as early ...

The IRS will open the 2026 tax season in just a few days, but you could be wasting money by paying to file your 2025 income tax returns. According to personal finance resource NerdWallet, roughly 70% ...

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...