Tax season is here, and while millions of people procrastinate filing state and federal income tax returns, millions more likely won't file at all, according to TurboTax. But failing to file taxes — ...

Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

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(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

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Federal regulators recommend preparing your vehicle and driving defensively in winter weather. Weather-related car accidents kill more people annually than other major weather events combined. Drivers ...

Over the past few years, widespread flooding, wildfires, and violent storms have affected not only people’s homes but also their cars. Meanwhile, the number of crashes on U.S. roads has remained ...

There was a time when the preferred way to pay for goods and services was with loose change or good, old-fashioned folding money. Then, credit cards and debit cards became the norm. But in the ...