If you’re feeling behind or waiting on documents, a tax extension gives you extra time to file — but not to pay. In this guide, you’ll learn how to file a tax extension, which forms you need, key ...

Although the U.S. government remains closed, taxpayers who requested a filing extension from the IRS earlier this year remain on the hook to submit their income tax returns by Oct. 15. "Taxpayers ...

As Americans enter the new year, they have a new set of tax deadlines to worry about. From year to year, the Internal Revenue ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

While the IRS hasn’t officially confirmed that Direct File is dead, the IRS website indicates that the program is closed and past users will have to file a special form to get their previous tax ...

Tennesseans have until Nov. 3 to file their tax returns due to an extension granted after severe weather. A federal government shutdown has resulted in the furlough of half of all IRS employees and ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The IRS has notified states that offered the free, government tax filing service known as Direct File in 2025 that the program won’t be ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The “big, beautiful bill" passed by House Republicans Thursday directs the IRS to study how it can replace Direct File, a free, online ...