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The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free.

Tax day is April 15. So what should you do if you owe the IRS and can’t pay your tax bill? NBC 5 Responds reporter Diana Zoga breaks down options to consider.

Tax Day is Tuesday, April 15. NBC 5 Responds reporter Diana Zoga shows us how to file an extension and a key step tax preparers recommend if you’re filing by mail.

Tax Day is Tuesday, April 15. If you’re not ready to file a federal income tax return or you can’t pay what you owe, read on for options to consider.

Thousands of IRS employees have lost their jobs as part of DOGE’s spending cuts, and the layoffs could affect essential agency functions during tax season.

The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy. Republicans and commercial tax preparation firms are targeting it for removal, but taxpayers and officials who worked on its creation say it’s easy, accessible and “a great example of how people should interact with...

You might be entitled to $1,400 in stimulus check money, but you’ll have to file a 2021 tax return to claim it.

DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS altogether. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.

The IRS plans to lay off roughly 7,000 workers in Washington and around the country beginning Thursday, according to an AP source.

IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until May 15th, according to a letter sent Wednesday to IRS employees.

The NBC 5 Responds team is here to help with tax season prep! Diana Zoga shares tips to speed up refunds and highlights key changes to watch for on your federal tax return.

Tax season kicks off later this month, but experts say it’s not too early to get organized and get ahead. Read on for strategies you can start now and potential changes to watch as you prepare your 2024 federal income tax return.

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.

Tens of thousands of wealthy Americans are not complying with recently revamped IRS efforts to get them to file tax returns.

The IRS has announced an increase to the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025, to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024.

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday a review of 1 million claims for the Employee Retention Credit representing $86 billion shows the “vast majority” are at risk of being improper.

The IRS has released an update on its strategic operating plan, which includes more audits on the wealthiest taxpayers, large corporations and partnerships.

The IRS is poised to take in hundreds of billions of dollars more in overdue and unpaid taxes than previously anticipated, according to new analysis released Tuesday by the Treasury Department and the IRS.

Direct File is a filing tool by the IRS that allows taxpayers of any income to file their taxes for free.

The IRS says it has collected an additional $360 million in overdue taxes from delinquent millionaires.