(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

When File Explorer crashes or freezes, in Windows 11/10, it is a major issue – mainly because the File Explorer has almost all the usable data. At times, it doesn’t display the option, when the user ...

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