IRS will begin accepting returns from the roughly 164 million Americans expected to file this year. Here's what Illinois ...

Certain individuals can file state taxes for free using MyTax Illinois. To be eligible, you must be an established Illinois taxpayer who has not yet filed an individual income tax return, have a ...

Through the VITA program, trained and IRS-certified volunteers assist with preparing and filing federal and state income tax ...

Illinois opens the tax season on Jan. 26. Learn about filing tips, refund timelines and how new USPS postmark rules might affect mailed returns.

A partial government shutdown looms as the Senate remains divided over spending bills. But how would a shutdown affect Illinois tax refunds?

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate ...

Although a federal pilot program that allowed people to file taxes for free directly with the Internal Revenue Service was suspended, taxpayers in North Texas still have options to avoid paying for ...

For the first time ever, the University of Illinois Springfield is offering free tax preparation through the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Through the VITA program, trained and ...

There are several significant changes to the tax benefits Americans are entitled to claim this year including senior bonuses, ...