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Stop Paying for Tax Prep: The 2026 Free File Options for Seniors

Many seniors are still paying $150–$400 every spring for tax prep they could legally get for free. With the IRS ending its Direct File option,...

Saving Advice · Mar 3

Simplify the Tax Code Instead of Creating an IRS Rival to TurboTax

Americans collectively spend billions of hours each year preparing their taxes. Rather than adding a government-run website into the mix, politicians should just simplify the tax code.

Reason · May 15, 2023

How to file your taxes and get your refund for free in 2023

Historically, April is tax time. (We will hold briefly for boos.) But there is a silver lining. Two, actually: Most people don’t need to pay for special software to file them. And if you’re fortunate enough to be a Californian, your state and federal taxes probably aren’t due until October.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2023