The IRS eliminated one of the free and easiest ways to file income tax returns, but other free file options remain.

The federal government wants you to get your refund faster, but not making the mandatory change could delay your money by ...

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.

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

A new IRS rule for the 2026 tax season could temporarily freeze your refund. Learn why direct deposit is crucial and how to ...

A Treasury watchdog report warns staff reductions may “result in delays in taxpayers receiving refunds." ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Trump administration shut down the "Direct File" program through the IRS, leaving many Americans with one fewer free tax ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Trump administration shut down the "Direct File" program through the IRS, leaving many Americans with one fewer free tax ...