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.

With tax season here, millions of Americans will pay someone to file their taxes, even though they could do it themselves for free. The IRS offers free tax filing preparation software that about 70% ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

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

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You’ve got less than two weeks to file your tax returns by the April 15 deadline. The IRS received more than 80 million tax returns through March 21, the agency said. Of those, nearly 55 million ...

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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.

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The start of a new year means that tax season is just around the corner. The deadline for filing 2024 income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service is April 15, 2025. The date when the IRS will begin ...