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Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season. But the "failure to file" penalty is 5% of your taxes owed per month or partial month the filing is late, ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. With the original filing deadline, January 31, falling on a weekend, the IRS filing deadline for most 1099 forms, ...

WASHINGTON- (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PRESS RELEASE) - The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and ...

We're at the midpoint of tax season 2026 — the IRS received nearly 42 million returns as of the week ending Friday, Feb. 20 according to the latest tax filing data — and if you haven't filed yet, ...