A freelance writer filing as a self-employed worker for the first time tests TurboTax and IRS Free File, and picks a winner.

While President Trump’s administration hasn’t yet made a final decision about Direct File’s future, “it is a failed program,” ...

For taxpayers who owe money, the consequences of a late filing can be costly, with steep monthly charges and daily interest ...

TurboTax is one of the easiest tax software platforms to use, but it often charges a fee to file your taxes; Credit Karma Tax, by contrast, was free for all users. And, in some cases ...

It can be used to file both state and federal returns. While both TurboTax and H&R Block are among CNBC Select's top-rated tax software programs, their free versions won't process complicated returns.

If you intended to file your taxes for free in recent years but wound up paying for what you thought was a no-cost version of TurboTax*, you may now be due for a payment of up to $85. And getting ...

TurboTax is especially well-suited for people filing simple tax returns — think W-2 income, student loan interest and a few common tax credits. While its free version works well for basic needs ...

Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.

I’ve always used TurboTax to file my personal tax return. It’s what my dad showed me when I first started filing taxes, and I’ve used it ever since. I considered trying a free platform in ...