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fromFortune
2 days ago

Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren on her proposal to bring back IRS Direct File: 'For just one day of bombing Iran, we could pay for 20 years' | Fortune

For years, giant tax prep companies like TurboTax and H&R Block have rigged our system so they can cash in on your hard-earned dollars. It's amazing that anyone could oppose this-especially when filing your taxes is something that Americans are required by law to do each year.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Over 140,000 happy users last year, 0 this year: How big tax prep crushed the IRS's free filing tool | Fortune

The Direct File program, aimed at simplifying tax filing, was discontinued due to lobbying by tax preparation companies.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The Senate is voting to save free IRS Direct File today

The Senate is set to vote on the IRS Direct File Act to reinstate free tax filing services for Americans.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The Senate is voting to save free IRS Direct File today

The Senate is set to vote on the IRS Direct File Act to reinstate free tax filing services for Americans.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

America's Insane Tax-Filing Process

The U.S. tax system requires individuals to file taxes themselves despite the IRS having most necessary information.
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fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Behind on Your Taxes? 4 Smart Moves to Avoid Penalties Before April 15

File an extension to avoid penalties and use strategic tax planning to reduce your tax burden.
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fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

If You Plan to Use ChatGPT or Claude to File Your Taxes, Experts Warn 'It Is Definitely Going to Create Issues'

Chatbots frequently make mistakes with tax returns, providing misinformed advice and misreading digits, according to tax experts.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Taxes 2026: 7 On Your Side, tax experts answer viewer questions

7 On Your Side and a team of tax experts will answer your questions about changes to the tax law, new deductions, deadlines, and much more.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Using AI to Do Your Taxes Is Likely to Backfire Spectacularly

AI chatbots consistently miscalculate taxes by over $2,000 on average and struggle with precise form completion due to the intricate details required in tax filing.
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fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Thanks to Trump, tax refunds could $1,000 higher this season. Here are the new deductions taxpayers should know about | Fortune

fromSFGATE
1 year ago
LA real estate

HOA Fees Can Be Tax-Deductible: Expert Explains What You Can Claim Back

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Thanks to Trump, tax refunds could $1,000 higher this season. Here are the new deductions taxpayers should know about | Fortune

fromSFGATE
1 year ago
LA real estate

HOA Fees Can Be Tax-Deductible: Expert Explains What You Can Claim Back

New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Mamdani kicks off free tax prep season for NYC residents

New York City offers free in-person and virtual tax preparation for residents and workers earning up to $97,000 (family) or $68,000 (individual/couple), Jan. 26–Apr. 15.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

When to expect your tax refund from the IRS

Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. The average refund last year was $3,167. This year, analysts have projected it could be $1,000 higher, thanks to changes in tax law. More than 165 million individual income tax returns were processed last year, with 94% submitted electronically. People with straightforward returns should not encounter delays,
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Concacaf president revealed to make $3m a year for five hours' work per week

Concacaf president Victor Montagliani received over $3 million in 2024 while the organization's tax filing lists his work time as five hours per week.
fromeLearning Industry
4 months ago

The Best Payroll Apps Of 2025

Managing payroll takes a lot of time and effort. No matter your company's pay period, you need to calculate wages, payroll taxes, and deductions accurately. Even a small mistake can cause payment delays, result in penalties, and leave employees unhappy. Thankfully, a payroll app can help you avoid these problems. Payroll software simplifies everything. It calculates wages, generates pay stubs, and helps with tax form filing.
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from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Is the IRS Sitting on Your Money? The Overlooked Refunds Most People Miss

Millions of Americans leave unclaimed tax refunds with the IRS; taxpayers should check and claim owed refunds before the IRS's limited three-year holding period expires.
fromAlleywatch
8 months ago

april Raises $38M to Embed Tax Intelligence into Every Financial Decision

Americans spend over 13 hours and hundreds of dollars filing taxes annually, creating a massive burden in a system designed for compliance rather than optimization.
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fromWIRED
9 months ago
US politics

DOGE Put Free Tax Filing Tool on Chopping Block After One Meeting With Lobbyists

fromFortune
9 months ago
US Elections

Trump's budget bill and DOGE's IRS staffing cuts could lead to a nightmare 2026 tax season, watchdog warns

fromZDNET
10 months ago
Non-profit organizations

IRS open-sources Direct File tax software amid political and industry pushback - here's why

fromWIRED
9 months ago
US politics

DOGE Put Free Tax Filing Tool on Chopping Block After One Meeting With Lobbyists

fromFortune
9 months ago
US Elections

Trump's budget bill and DOGE's IRS staffing cuts could lead to a nightmare 2026 tax season, watchdog warns

fromZDNET
10 months ago
Non-profit organizations

IRS open-sources Direct File tax software amid political and industry pushback - here's why

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fromBusiness Matters
11 months ago

Record 299,000 tax returns filed in first week of new tax year, says HMRC

Early tax filing is gaining popularity, with a record number of submissions in the first week of the tax year.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 year ago

Tax documents missing? A new CRA process is still posing issues as filing deadline approaches | CBC News

Many Canadian taxpayers are still awaiting tax slips through CRA's portals, complicating tax filing within the deadline.
fromArs Technica
1 year ago

AP: Trump admin to kill IRS free tax-filing service that Intuit lobbied against

Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized Intuit's lobbying against Direct File, asserting that it enables taxpayers to file taxes easily and for free, contrasting it with the interests of powerful corporations.
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fromwww.bankrate.com
1 year ago

Here's what happens if you don't file your taxes

If you owe a tax bill and you haven't filed your tax return, the consequences can be severe, as the failure to file penalty is much steeper than simply not paying your taxes.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

I forgot a form on my tax returns. It was the beginning of a nightmare.

Every year, several million Americans fail to properly file their taxes. The IRS also sends taxpayers 170 million notices a year.
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