Tax prep software

The IRS has released the vast majority of the code used to develop its Direct File program, theoretically allowing anyone to build their own versions.

The Trump administration is reportedly making plans to shut down the Internal Revenue Service's free tax prep system next year.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency reportedly plans to centralize all IRS data around a single portal and will begin efforts next week with a "hackathon."

The Internal Revenue Service's Direct File program is attracting interest this tax season, but lack of familiarity and budget cuts at the IRS may doom it.

Internal Revenue Service reports of the cost of the free tax-filing program left out at least $8.8 million in costs, according to a new report.

Businesses are facing mounting regulatory requirements that fundamentally reshape tax and financial processes.

For tax professionals considering AI-powered solutions, accuracy, integration and industry specificity are critical factors to evaluate to enhance workflows.

Wolters Kluwer announced new capacities for populating and filing IRS Form 5330 in its ftwilliams.com product.

Among 18F's many projects over the years was IRS Direct File, a free service that helps taxpayers file tax returns online.

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The IRS declined to commit to expanding its Direct File free tax preparation program nationwide in response to a report from the GAO amid GOP opposition.

Tax pros don't expect big changes for the coming filing season — but they're already worrying about the one after that

The financial software company is working on implementing artificial intelligence features through its applications including tax preparation program TurboTax.

The leaders of President-elect Donald Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency" discussed creating a new way for Americans to file their taxes.

AprilPro addresses issues ranging from K-1s and 1099s to AMT calculations and real estate investments.

The National Association of Tax Professionals criticized an ad promoting Intuit's TurboTax full-service option, saying it encouraged taxpayers to leave their professional preparers.

A group of lawmakers has urged the IRS to drop the mandate to follow stringent ID.me standards.

We asked a panel of accounting technology thought leaders about their favorite applications, and here is what they said.

In this installment of The Fundamentals, we asked firm leaders and tech experts the basics of selecting solutions for tax preparation.

The state of Maryland has become the latest to sign up for the IRS Direct File program for filing season 2025, offering residents a free way to file their taxes.