The Daily Overview on MSN

IRS quietly lets some file early if they made $89,000 or less this year

The Internal Revenue Service is giving a quiet head start to millions of taxpayers this year, effectively opening a back door ...

There's still a way at the IRS to do your 2025 return online for free

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

What is free file and who qualifies? 2026 tax season days away

The 2026 tax season will open on Monday, Jan. 26, and you may save a few bucks on filing fees if you qualify to use the IRS' free filing system.

IRS Free File Now Open for 2026 - The Free File Alliance Offers Taxpayers Free Federal Tax Filing via Industry-Leading Tax Software

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

IRS Direct File is gone in 2026. A list of free alternatives for NC filers

The IRS Direct File system, a government-run tool that let some Americans file their federal taxes directly and for free, won ...

Tax season is officially underway. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026

The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.