The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

The Internal Revenue Service is giving a quiet head start to millions of taxpayers this year, effectively opening a back door ...

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military ...

IRS Free File is now accepting federal tax returns from eligible taxpayers at no cost. Here are the details.

The Trump administration has ended the IRS Direct File program but there are still no-cost ways to submit tax returns.

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

If your income, investments or life circumstances have changed, it may be time to switch tax software. Find the best tax ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...