CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

If your income, investments or life circumstances have changed, it may be time to switch tax software. Find the best tax ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

If you’re keeping up with our tax reviews here at The College Investor, we hope you take time to look at the pros and cons of ...

The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...

The new program, Direct File, helped low- and moderate-income taxpayers file their returns more easily, and had been expanding. By Tara Siegel Bernard The Internal Revenue Service is shutting down its ...

If you're expecting a tax refund this year from your 2025 income taxes, why not get that money from the IRS as soon as you ...

If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and ...