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The New York Times found more than 5,300 files with references to Mr. Trump and related terms. They include salacious and unverified claims, as well as documents that had already been made public. By ...

The Trump administration has shut down the IRS "Direct File" program, which was a free tax filing option. Critics of Direct File cited high development costs and low user participation for its closure ...

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 Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File — the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software — but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

As tax season comes underway, there are a few tax changes this year that filers should be aware of. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also will start accepting taxes as early as January 26, but most ...

Vision boards are often talked about as something creative and inspirational. That can be true, but they can also be a highly practical and motivating tool. A well-designed vision board is not just a ...

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 ...

(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 ...

The Epstein files have been hacked. Updated December 26 with previous examples of PDF document redaction failures, as well as warnings about malware associated with some Epstein Files distributions ...

Several members of Congress criticized the department’s No. 2, Todd Blanche, after he said more documents would be coming weeks late. By Alan Feuer and Michael Gold The Justice Department will not ...