The IRS introduced a new web page where taxpayers can confidentially report suspected tax fraud schemes, scams, evasion or other tax-related illegal activities.

The IRS began accepting 2025 individual tax returns for processing on Jan. 26. Here’s where to get help with filing, and when you might get your tax refund. The 2025 tax return filing season ...

The deadline for filing federal tax returns for tax year 2024 is April 15, 2025. If you haven't filed yet, you might be able to do so for free online through the IRS Free File portal, which offers ...

Tax refunds may be delayed this year due to staffing cuts, rising backlogs and complex new rules created by the One Big ...

The government impasse only directly affects one federal agency.

With parts of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, some Americans are worried about whether the disruption could affect their 2026 tax refunds. Here's ...

Funding uncertainty may delay refunds and slow IRS responses during filing season NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service officially began accepting tax returns on ...

The IRS can reward you if you report a tax cheat. The IRS Whistleblower Office awards eligible individuals that report tax cheats if the information they provide is used. The award is generally ...