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 ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military status. The IRS said all taxpayers and active-duty military personnel with ...

Interested in the IRS Free File service? All you need to know about the program, plus other IRS options for free tax filing. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Tax season is about to begin, and if you’re looking to save money, there are several ways to file your taxes for free.

As usual, many people will have the option to file their returns for free, but the options are more limited this year, as the short-lived IRS Direct File program, which provided no-cost filing to ...

The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...

Listen, filing for your taxes can be annoying enough. And paying places like TurboTax to do it can add to the aggravation. So ...

Tax season is officially upon us, and the IRS has tools to make filing a little easier. IRS Free File is a free online tool that allows you to prepare and file your federal income taxes. The service ...

The 2025 tax filing season began Monday. With a new tax policy at the federal and state levels, taxpayers can expect changes in access to free tax filing resources and income tax deductions.

The Internal Revenue Service opens tax season Monday as sweeping tax changes kick in, reshaping how people file their returns ...