IRS tax filing season 2026 is here. Deadlines
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Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate interface, but FreeTaxUSA supports more schedules, including itemized deductions, income from investments and HSA contributions. (Only federal filing is free, however. State returns with FreeTaxUsa are $14.99 each.)
There’s a lot riding on this tax-filing season going smoothly for consumers, investors and the economy.
The IRS's Direct File Service is no more, but most taxpayers can use one of these free options to prepare their 2025 returns - even if you itemize deductions.
Right now, Amazon has the H&R Block's Deluxe + State tax software currently going for just $30 (down from $60).
The national taxpayer advocate says the 2026 tax filing season is likely to face significant challenges due to IRS workforce reductions and complex tax law changes.
It's officially tax season. The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2026 filing period for the 2025 tax year on Jan. 26.