More than 30 million taxpayers across the country are eligible to file their federal tax returns completely free-of-charge this year using Direct File, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has said. Tax season is underway, with the IRS currently accepting payments and returns for 2024. The deadline to file is April 15.

As the 2025 tax season draws to a close, many Americans are noticing a significant decrease in their tax refunds. With the IRS processing fewer returns and average refunds dropping by a third, taxpayers are left wondering about the impact of recent federal changes and administrative decisions.

Even the smallest or most obvious mistakes can seriously mess up your tax returns, and the IRS has highlighted a few that you'll want to avoid at all costs. The 2025 tax filing season is in full swing,

The Trump administration’s changes to the federal government could alter the tax filing process for this year’s reporting period and beyond. Reports indicate the Department of Government Efficiency has taken a long look at the IRS,

The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year, going from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453 so far in 2025. The average direct deposit refund was also up by 7.1% from last year – at an average of $3,505. The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025.

As tax season kicks off in the United States, understanding how long to keep your tax records is crucial. With over 140 million taxpayers expected to file, the IRS aims to maintain efficient service levels,

A Substitute for Return is a tax return prepared by the IRS when a taxpayer fails to file. Higher tax will be owed. SFR can mean levies, wage loss, passport revocation.

The IRS has long warned taxpayers of scams targeting them and their personal and financial data, particularly around tax season. The IRS reminds taxpayers to stay vigilant against all the schemes scammers come up with to try and steal their money,