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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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