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

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

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 ...

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military ...

The IRS is suspending the Direct File program, a free guided tax software for taxpayers in 25 states, for the upcoming filing season. Other free federal tax preparation programs will still be ...

Taxpayers living and working in 25 states can use the IRS's Direct File option, which lets them file online directly with the ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...