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

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 ...

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

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

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...

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

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

If your income, investments or life circumstances have changed, it may be time to switch tax software. Find the best tax ...

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

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

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 ...