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

Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate ...

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 ...

TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

NEW YORK -- As the tax filing season gets underway, taxpayers in some states will have a new way to file online available to them in "the coming days," the IRS said this week. Direct File, the free ...

Through the VITA program, trained and IRS-certified volunteers assist with preparing and filing federal and state income tax ...

Rumors of the demise of the free IRS tax filing software Direct File have been circulating since Tax Day 2025. On Monday, the IRS officially ended the program, at least for 2026. In a letter to 25 ...