Many taxpayers can prepare and file their federal tax returns for free using IRS Free File, available only through IRS.gov.

For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

If you have a simple Form 1040 return only (no forms or schedules except as needed to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, ...

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

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.

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

(NEXSTAR) – A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one less way to file in 2026. While nearly 300,000 taxpayers used IRS Direct File last year, the ...

For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

Taxpayers can avoid interest and some penalties by filing their return on time, the Internal Revenue Service said.

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you’re already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...