The 2026 tax season began on Monday, January 26, with a filing deadline of Wednesday, April 15. Most refunds are issued within 21 days for electronic filings with direct deposit, while mailed returns ...

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

See how popular tax prep software like TurboTax, H&R Block and FreeTaxUSA stack up – and how to decide which one is the best for you.

The last day you can file 2025 state and federal income tax returns is Wednesday, April 15, but you can act now to push back your tax-filing due date to the fall. if you haven't yet filed tax returns ...

From filing thresholds and scholarships to education credits and student loan deductions, here’s how tax year 2025 (the returns you’re filing now, in 2026) looks for college students. College students ...