New data shows more Americans are filing for bankruptcy, the latest indication that price pressures and an uneven economy are leaving some households strapped for cash. Total consumer bankruptcy ...

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026. The deadline to file taxes or request an extension is April 15, 2026. Most tax refunds are issued in less than 21 days, ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced when it will begin accepting tax returns in 2026. Tax filing season begins Monday, Jan. 26, and will run until Wednesday, April 15. The IRS expects to ...

Americans should take the next couple of weeks to get their tax documents in order if they want to be among the first to file their taxes (and get their refunds) when tax season opens on January 26, ...

Tax season is approaching, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to begin accepting tax returns later this month. The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," signed by President Donald Trump in July ...

A new year brings a new tax filing season. With many cash-strapped Americans worried about their finances, many can’t wait to file their returns. The sooner you file, the sooner your chances of ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline to avoid ...

New tax law provisions and updated forms could affect deductions, credits, and refunds. A suite of online tools and resources is available to help taxpayers file accurately. It’s that time of year ...

The Trump administration has shut down the IRS "Direct File" program, which was a free tax filing option. Critics of Direct File cited high development costs and low user participation for its closure ...

Businesses can begin filing tax returns electronically next week, the IRS said Tuesday. Acceptance of returns will begin Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. ET, the IRS said in an alert. Starting Jan. 18, five ...

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...

While Americans celebrate the New Year and return to work, it’s easy to forget what comes after the holiday season: tax season. Tax Day is still months away, but filing early could mean getting your ...