Although Direct File will no longer be available in 2026, there are still numerous online tools and apps that offer free tax ...

TIME AND MONEY. YES SHE DOES. AND THE IRS ESTIMATES THAT IT CAN COST AN AVERAGE OF $270 TO GET A PROFESSIONAL TO DO YOUR TAX RETURNS. IF YOU FILL OUT THE FORMS YOURSELF, IT CAN TAKE AS LONG AS 13 ...

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

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The April 15 tax filing deadline is one day away, and failing to file your tax return on time can lead to financial penalties. While many may consider putting off filing because they're unable to pay ...

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Tax Day is April 15, 2025, unless you were affected by Hurricanes Helene or Milton in Florida. Floridians impacted by 2024 hurricanes have until May 1, 2025, to file. Taxpayers not impacted by 2024 ...