When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs. So why ...

Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, despite 70% of filers qualifying. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

You’ve likely heard the phrase, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” While there is such a thing as free tax filing, it’s not always what it seems to be. Tax filing has evolved over the past few ...

Republican lawmakers and commercial tax preparation firms complain the program is a waste of money because free filing programs already exist. Mia Francis, a 22-year-old barista from Boston, filed her ...

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance ...