Laconia Daily Sun

Free tax prep appointments open for eligible New Hampshire residents

Appointments for free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program opened Jan. 20, for eligible New Hampshire residents with household incomes up to $69,000. The program ...
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I ditched my Windows software subscriptions by using these open-source apps

Free software replaced my paid tools—and I barely miss the subscriptions.

'They deserve their story': Bill aims to open foster care files

Illinois lawmakers are moving to ensure families adopting children from the state’s foster care system receive complete ...
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5 extremely useful open-source apps I use from a web browser (no install required)

I rely on a handful of open-source web apps that handle everyday tasks without installing anything locally.
CNET

I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Alternative

In addition to being free and open-source, LibreOffice offers other benefits, like more document privacy than Microsoft 365 ...
MARCA

When does the IRS Free File system open to prepare your tax return in 2026?

IRS Free File will be available from January 26, 2026, the same date that the IRS will begin accepting and processing federal tax returns for fiscal year 2025. From that day on, eligible taxpayers ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Where can you file US taxes for free? What we know about 2026 deadlines

Tax season is almost here. There are several changes to the U.S. tax code this year, and if you need help navigating the process, there are lots of options to file for free from Mississippi. Here's ...
Commercial Appeal

IRS Direct File is gone. See other free, low-cost tax filing programs

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...
The Hill

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(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 ...
PBS

Department of Justice is reviewing over 5.2 million Jeffrey Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also increases the number of attorneys ...
Newsweek

DOJ Expands Epstein File Review to 5.2 Million Documents, Pictures

The Justice Department has expanded its review of documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million records and added hundreds of attorneys to meet a law requiring their release, ...