TOLEDO, Ohio — Tax filing season is officially underway, and local residents who need help preparing their returns may have free options available close to home. The Ohio Department of Taxation says ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026. The deadline to file taxes or request an extension is April 15, 2026. Most tax refunds are issued in less than 21 days, ...

There are several ways you can receive a tax refund, but direct deposit is the fastest. Here's how to set up direct deposit ...

Most US taxpayers will need to complete their income tax returns by April 15 or file a free tax extension for additional time. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been ...