Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate interface, but FreeTaxUSA supports more schedules, including itemized deductions, income from investments and HSA contributions. (Only federal filing is free, however. State returns with FreeTaxUsa are $14.99 each.)

Tax season 2026 will end the second week of April, but you can request an extension to file 2025 state and federal income tax returns.

Tax season officially begins today, Monday, Jan. 26. We hope you're ready, because there are a lot of changes, especially if you want to take advantage of several new tax deductions.

For taxpayers expecting a refund that averages about $3,000, filing early can mean getting that money back sooner.

IRS deadline for key tax forms has passed, and businesses may face penalties for late, incorrect, or missing filings.

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It is officially tax season, and with the filing deadline a couple of months away, the New York Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and NYC Health + Hospitals are offering free tax services.

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