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

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 ...

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.

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

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season ...

The program lets U.S. taxpayers prepare and hold returns for electronic filing once tax season officially begins.

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

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

After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states. The new system, called Direct File, is a free online tool.

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