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 ...

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 remains for 2026.

The Internal Revenue Service is giving a quiet head start to millions of taxpayers this year, effectively opening a back door ...

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

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 ...

IRS Free File is now open, letting eligible taxpayers prepare returns early, claim credits for free and file once tax season ...

According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program — which opened up ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

IRS Free File is now accepting federal tax returns from eligible taxpayers at no cost. Here are the details.

The 2026 tax season will open on Monday, Jan. 26, and you may save a few bucks on filing fees if you qualify to use the IRS' free filing system.