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Do I need to file a tax return? How to know — and when filing is worth it

While taxes may feel inevitable, not everyone has to file. You likely need to file if you’ve made above the income threshold, if you had self-employment income or if you meet other criteria. Read on ...
ZDNet

How to file your taxes for free in 2026 - 4 ways to do it (despite Direct File's demise)

The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...
Yahoo

When can we file taxes in 2026? See earliest date to file, how to track tax refund

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 2026 tax filing season starts on Jan. 26. (Photo by: Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images ...
Yahoo Finance

How to File Your 2026 Taxes for Free (Really!)

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you're already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

Pros and Cons of Waiting Until the Last Minute to File Your Taxes

Filing closer to April 15 will give you time to collect tax documents and help you avoid amending a return, but the more you delay, the more risk you face.
The Hill

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...
The News Journal

Missed Tax Day? You can still file 2025 income tax return; here's how

Tax Day, the deadline to file 2025 income tax returns, passed at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. But if you haven't filed because you forgot the deadline — Intuit TurboTax notes forgetfulness is ...