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 ...

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies like H&R Block and TurboTax. This season, Americans will have one fewer free ...

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 ...

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

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

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.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Taxpayers using the IRS Free File can submit their 2025 tax return now, and the IRS will begin processing tax ...

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

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 ...

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