Getting your taxes done for free sounds like something that you're bound to regret. But several real-deal tax freebies exist. Many people could save the $300 or more that they pay for tax services by ...

(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 ...

IRS Direct File allowed over 250,000 Americans to file taxes free, but was discontinued due to costs. Free File, VITA, TCE, and MilTax offer conditional free federal filing for eligible groups.

The IRS has officially announced the discontinuation of its Free Direct File tool, a decision that will impact taxpayers looking for free filing options in the upcoming tax season. This move comes ...

The 2024 tax filing season officially began on Monday, Jan. 29, with returns due on April 15. Many tax preparation companies say they offer free filing, but some people on social media have claimed ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

The tax season hadn't even officially started in late December, but the TV ads already began tempting taxpayers with a free pitch to use the TurboTax app. Sure, some caveats apply. So, I dug a little ...

Oregonians have more options for free online tax prep for the 2025 filing season. Some may qualify for the IRS Free File program, a partnership with online tax prep companies that offer use of their ...

The announcement, which was made jointly by U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, made clear that the agency intended to extend and expand the Direct File ...