You’ve likely heard the phrase, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” While there is such a thing as free tax filing, it’s not always what it seems to be. Tax filing has evolved over the past few ...

Many tax-software companies have free tiers, but most only accept federal returns and a limited number of schedules. Through the end of February, TurboTax will process any state and federal returns ...

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance ...