About 2.6 million residents of Illinois and Wisconsin can use the IRS Direct File service to electronically prepare and file their 2024 federal tax returns for free, according to the federal agency.

Launched as a pilot in 2024, Direct File has revolutionized tax filing in the U.S., offering a free and simple alternative ...

This might be the first year that you'll be able to use Direct File as it rolls out in a bunch more states, and you'll find a ...

The WSJ’s tax assistant can help you find what you need from our articles and IRS guides.

Typically, a paper check will take three to eight weeks to arrive in your mailbox, but you can track exactly where your tax ...

A new survey shows Americans want a simplified tax process but are concerned that cuts to the IRS could make refunds this tax season take longer.

The IRS has an easy program that allows many people to prepare their taxes without an added cost — for now, anyway. Here's ...

Tax refunds are coming in smaller this year, and the drop may be due to certain family tax credits haven’t been delivered yet. The IRS reported that the average refund amount via direct deposit ...