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

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

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 ...

Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top.

The Treasury Department ended the IRS’s Direct File program in November 2025, a move announced by Treasury Secretary and IRS ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season ...

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.

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

The program lets U.S. taxpayers prepare and hold returns for electronic filing once tax season officially begins.

While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program ...

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

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