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 ...

The Fifth Circuit vacated the FTC’s order, ruling that the case must be heard in federal court. The ruling could signal new limits on in-house enforcement. Taxpayers continue to use online and mobile ...

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Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the technology can deliver outdated or inaccurate ...

Refunds are still higher than last year following the 2025 changes to the tax law, but recent data shows little additional growth as the deadline approaches. Average refunds are up $350 from last year ...

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About 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The money will be directly deposited into eligible people's bank accounts or ...

Tax Day is nearly here. Wednesday’s federal income tax deadline is approaching quickly, but if you’re not ready to file, don’t panic — there are easy ways to get more time. More than 20 million ...

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