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

Direct File was the e-filing program that allowed “eligible taxpayers to file their federal individual income tax return ...

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 ...

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

The IRS’s Free File program is open again this tax season, marking its 23rd year as a free, online tax preparation option for millions of Americans. For 2025, the IRS has made a major expansion to ...

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

IRS announces 2026 tax filing season begins Jan. 26, with Free File program starting Jan. 9 for taxpayers earning $84,000 or less, while taxpayers have a April 15 deadline.

The Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program, the e-filing system that allowed taxpayers to file returns directly to the agency for free, according to media reports. The ...

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.

Tax season is about to begin, and if you’re looking to save money, there are several ways to file your taxes for free.

(NEXSTAR) — Tax season is back again, which means it’s time to collect your W-2 and Form 1098, and Form 1099s and start filing. While there are a slew of tax services and professionals that can help ...