The IRS Is Still Drowning In Paper And It’s Costing Taxpayers Millions

A TIGTA report reveals paper returns make up just 6% of filings, but drive 72% of processing costs. Funding cuts and staffing ...
ConsumerAffairs

How to File Taxes

Filing taxes each year can be stressful. Getting a tax refund can be a welcome relief if you’re on a tight budget, while owing taxes can leave you scrambling to figure out how to pay. Whether you file ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

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 ...
CNN

As tax season begins, the IRS faces a monumental task: Digitizing a billion pieces of paper

As Americans prepare to file their 2023 federal tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service is getting ready to take on one of its biggest challenges: Digitizing all of its paper. Even though the vast ...