The Internal Revenue Service is giving a quiet head start to millions of taxpayers this year, effectively opening a back door ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, who served under President Bill Clinton, claimed in a tweet Wednesday that the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) “free tax filing tool is reportedly ‘gone.’ This ...

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.

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.