A government program that allowed taxpayers to file free federal tax returns has been cancelled, but there are still no-cost options available — especially if you meet certain income requirements or ...

The IRS has ended the Direct File program, which let some taxpayers file their annual returns for free using software developed by the government. Many tax preparation companies opposed this, as did ...

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Americans will have one fewer free option to file their taxes in 2026 after the Trump administration killed IRS Direct File. Without it, Direct File supporters said Americans will end up spending more ...

Converting spreadsheets to PDFs is possible in just a few easy steps By doing this, you can ensure your data looks the same on every device You can also protect your work from unwanted edits or ...

Microsoft has announced that it will start disabling external workbook links to blocked file types by default between October 2025 and July 2026. After the rollout ...

For years, tech companies (well, certain tech companies) tooted their horns about a future in which files didn’t matter. You don’t even need a file manager of any sort, they told us—and, in fact, we ...

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With the increasing use of different types of files and formats in almost every profession, changing the document format has now become a necessity. Converting TXT files to PDF is one such common task ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: A sign marks the entrance to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters building on September 15, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) ...

In this post, we’ll show you how to convert a PDF to Excel for free using Copilot AI. Microsoft Copilot is a powerful AI assistant that helps streamline your day-to-day tasks. From summarizing sales ...

PSA: Be Careful Around Free File Converters, They Might Contain Malware These file-conversion tools often work as advertised, but ultimately pair the converted file with a program designed to secretly ...