IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

Returns can be rejected for a range of reasons, and fixing the problem quickly is key to getting your refund.

Don’t panic if your IRS transcript says “No Return Filed.” Timing issues, processing delays, or the specific transcript type ...

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.

Filing early can help you access refunds quicker, but make sure you have all of your paperwork beforehand. In a year with ...

(CNN) — There is just under a week left before the official April 15 tax filing deadline. More than half of all expected federal tax returns have been filed – nearly 90 million as of March 28, ...

While taxes are inevitable for most Americans, the government doesn't require those with sufficiently low incomes to file. However, choosing not to file usually means forfeiting profitable tax breaks ...

Tax season opened this year on January 26, 2026, and the IRS expects to process more than 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year. But not everyone is rushing to file, and not ...

Procrastination rarely pays off, especially when it’s time to file your tax returns. Most Americans receive their annual tax documents for the previous year by late January or early February. You can ...

A rejected tax return can delay your refund if you don’t act quickly. Here’s how to spot the problem, fix it and resubmit before the deadline.