Tax extension: How to get more time to file your tax return this year

If you can't finish your federal tax return by Tax Day, you can get more time by filing a tax extension.

Rushing to file your taxes? Don’t rely on AI for help, plus other last-minute tips

File by April 15 or request a tax extension, avoid IRS penalties, speed up your refund and learn why general-purpose AI can ...
Austin American-Statesman

When does the IRS start accepting taxes? How to file 2025 taxes, track tax refunds

Got your W-2s ready? Today, the IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns for the 2026 tax filing season. “The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers meet their tax filing and payment ...
USA Today

70% of taxpayers in the US can file taxes for free. Here's how

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...
Austin American-Statesman

Where's my tax refund? See wait times, IRS status and how to track 2026 return

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 ...