That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax prep services like TurboTax. I described Direct File, which lets you file ...

It can be used to file both state and federal returns. While both TurboTax and H&R Block are among CNBC Select's top-rated tax software programs, their free versions won't process complicated returns.

If you intended to file your taxes for free in recent years but wound up paying for what you thought was a no-cost version of TurboTax*, you may now be due for a payment of up to $85. And getting ...

TurboTax is one of the easiest tax software platforms to use, but it often charges a fee to file your taxes; Credit Karma Tax, by contrast, was free for all users. And, in some cases ...

With TurboTax Deluxe, you can file both your State and Federal Taxes within minutes. The Deluxe option is just a step above ...

Waiting until the IRS deadline to file taxes can be costly, especially for freelancers and filers looking to itemize expenses ...

When we evaluate tax software, we test the versions that support self-employment. If you do any sort of gig work, you need ...

Free version available Simple Form 1040 ... or have little knowledge of tax law beyond knowing you need to file, TurboTax makes tax filing easy by allowing you to fill out fields automatically ...

Lewis, CPA and TurboTax expert, clears up a few tax myths. Watch the video above or read the transcript below.Video ...

Victims of natural disasters have been granted new tax deadlines; plus, here's a roundup of changes to the standard deduction ...