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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has introduced a new online tool designed to make it easier for taxpayers to ...

The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options it offers through tax prep companies in a partnership called Free File.

The Treasury Department says it has ended its collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers employed at the Internal Revenue Service.

“Homeowners in high-tax states like New York, New Jersey and California are far more likely to see meaningful benefits from ...

The federal government tested a free, direct online tax-filing program for two years but with the change in administrations shut it down. There are still ways, though, to file your return at no charge ...

Also: The best tax software for a stress-free tax season. Released on Tuesday, McAfee's 2026 Tax Season Survey sheds light on how tax scams work, how they reach people, and who's ...

See the 2026 IRS deadlines and understand the usual refund timeline so you can plan your tax season.

Most paid preparers aren’t subject to any licensing or competency standards. A new bipartisan bill tightens enforcement ...

Zero new $1,390 stimulus check is approved for February 2026. The Internal Revenue Service confirms no new federal stimulus payment exists. Congress has not authorized any $1,390 IRS direct deposit.

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025 ...

Setting up a path to eliminate the state income tax has been a common theme among those running for governor and is a goal state lawmakers are working on this year.