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

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 ...

Many tax-software companies have free tiers, but most only accept federal returns and a limited number of schedules. Through ...

Americans are expected to submit more than 160 million income tax returns to the IRS before the April 15 deadline this year. And while many will pay to prepare their taxes, some of the savviest ...

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- With millions of Americans preparing for that wonderful time of year known as tax season, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers there are free options available to ...

I’ve always used TurboTax to file my personal tax return. It’s what my dad showed me when I first started filing taxes, and I’ve used it ever since. I considered trying a free platform in previous ...

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 ...

The 2025 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It doesn’t have to be expensive. The IRS has ...