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

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

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

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.

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

It’s the beginning of a new year, which means fresh resolutions, forgetting to write the proper year number for a month and filing taxes. In 2025, over […] ...

The IRS Direct File system, a government-run tool that let some Americans file their federal taxes directly and for free, won ...

Tax season in 2026 is built around a single pivotal date: the day the Internal Revenue Service opens the electronic ...

Many millions of Americans will jump on the Jan. 26 opening date, because it means they will receive a tax refund sooner. For ...

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 ...

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.