It's that dreaded time of year again when income tax returns must be prepared, with the traditional April 15 filing deadline, but the good new is there's help available and for most people, it's free.

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 ...

The IRS shut down its Direct File tax filing system, leaving taxpayers with one less option to file their returns for free. Direct File, launched during the Biden administration, was meant to serve as ...

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers. By Ann Carrns The federal government tested a free, ...

"Software is already eating AI" and will continue to do so, according to HSBC, with the bank shrugging off recent market fears about the sector being displaced by artificial intelligence. Software ...

Software stocks have been hammered as fears of AI proliferation take hold. This provides a compelling opportunity for savvy investors. By Danny Vena, CPA – Feb 14, 2026 at 3:02AM EST AI start-up ...

As their stocks tank, software makers are rebranding themselves as A.I. innovators. Sparkle emojis are everywhere, but some efforts have been more successful than others. By Sarah Kessler When ChatGPT ...

Windows 11 24H2 offers a clean start, but must-have PC software fills gaps that native tools leave behind. From telemetry blockers to GPU diagnostics and file search utilities, the right programs ...

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 ...

PC gaming in 2026 demands a combination of performance, graphics optimization, and reliable system utilities. Free gaming tools enable gamers to monitor hardware, fine-tune settings, and maintain ...

Debian has released a new live distribution. This new distribution is 100% free software. It's early in development, but Debian Libre Live already has a solid base. The Debian project has released a ...