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 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.

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.

TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...

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

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

Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate ...

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

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military status. The IRS said all taxpayers and active-duty military personnel with ...

Although a federal pilot program that allowed people to file taxes for free directly with the Internal Revenue Service was suspended, taxpayers in North Texas still have options to avoid paying for ...

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

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be opening up submissions of certain tax returns through its IRS Free File program for 2026. The IRS Free File program began accepting individual tax ...