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The IRS pilots its free tax-filing program
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Aleezeh Hasan
and Sean McHenry
Mar 6, 2024
The new program, called Direct File, has been rolled out in a dozen states. But how does it stack up to private tax-filing software?
What would happen if we could choose where our taxes go?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jan 19, 2024
Most Americans would likely prioritize social insurance, according to one survey.
"We've got a lot more progress to go" on fixing racial disparities caused by the tax system
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jan 18, 2024
Dorothy Brown of Georgetown University has spent her career researching race and the tax code. Now, she advises the Treasury Department.
The IRS is trying a free online tax-filing system that cuts out vendors
Jan 2, 2024
The Treasury Department found that that third-party vendors were directing users to paid products.
Tax refunds are smaller this year — and fewer people are getting them
by
Henry Epp
May 12, 2023
Blame the termination of benefits that came with pandemic emergency measures.
Your tax refund may be smaller this year
Apr 5, 2023
Pandemic tax credits have dried up, like the temporary expansion of the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit.
Could return-free tax filing actually be on the horizon?
Mar 30, 2023
The idea has been thrown around for a while now, but new IRS funding may help it become a reality.
For public good, not for profit.
The IRS delays a tax-reporting rule for peer-to-peer apps. Freelancers are relieved.
Jan 17, 2023
Peer-to-peer apps have become a lifeline for small businesses. But many formerly under-the-table cash transactions now leave a digital trail.
The IRS aims to improve customer service by hiring 5,000 additional workers
Sep 15, 2022
The agency's budget has been shrinking, its workforce is aging, and it's been saddled with new responsibilities.
Millions of college students are eligible for tax credits. But they have to file for them.
Apr 14, 2022
Students may be entitled to additional money if they're not claimed as dependents.