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

There have been multiple government shutdowns over the past several months, including one that lasted a record 43 days.

With the 2026 tax season underway, some Social Security recipients who saw their benefits increase in 2025 under the Social Security Fairness Act are having to pay more taxes than in 2025. With ...

Have you gotten around to filing your taxes yet? The IRS began accepting returns on Jan. 26. According to e-file.com, more than 90% of tax returns are filed online each year, totaling over 150 million ...

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - With tax season here, many have begun filing taxes, but a partial lapse in government went into effect limiting some federal services. While a government shutdown can put ...

A partial government shutdown entered its fourth day on Tuesday, Feb. 3, though impacts are expected to be much less than the record, 43-day shutdown last fall. The partial shutdown comes as Democrats ...

A House vote today, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to end the government shutdown 2026 comes amid the 2026 tax season as millions of Americans wait tax refunds, but will the government shutdown affect tax ...

Taxpayers are advised to file electronically and as early as possible to minimize potential disruptions. If a shutdown occurs, it could lead to reduced IRS staff and potential delays in processing tax ...

The partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government is likely to continue as Democrats and Republicans clash on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On Saturday, senators agreed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With the 2026 tax season officially underway, the IRS began accepting and processing individual tax returns on Jan. 26, but now we ...

Tax season opened up on Jan. 26, and shortly after conversations about a potential government shutdown began to arise. The chances of a partial government shutdown are becoming increasingly likely as ...