The final piece of the paperwork puzzle is also the most important: a filing system. The purpose of the filing system is to keep your all of your important papers and mail organized and easy to find.

The IRS has been tasked with looking into how to create a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system for all. But that doesn't sit well with the big tax-prep companies.

The IRS is planning to launch a pilot program for a government-run, online tax filing system that’s free for all.

The IRS is working on a plan that would give taxpayers the option to file directly with the government online, but the $14 billion tax-preparation industry plans stiff opposition.

It’s that time of year when taxpayers are buckling down to file income tax returns before Tuesday’s filing deadline. Many often pay to use software from private companies such as Intuit and H ...

The IRS is planning to launch a pilot program for a government-run, online tax filing system that’s free for all.