After weeks of testing, the Internal Revenue Service's free electronic tax-filing system finally launched Tuesday for taxpayers in 12 states. The new system, called Direct File, in-house online filing ...

Thankfully, most major tax software companies offer a free tier. There are usually limitations — such as only accepting ...

Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top.

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.

The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who still need to file their 2025 federal tax returns that free options and ...

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The IRS' new Direct File pilot will be available for free in 13 states, but some filers might not be able to use the program. The Internal Revenue Service plans to implement a free online filing ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be opening up submissions of certain tax returns through its IRS Free File program for 2026. The IRS Free File program began accepting individual tax ...

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you’re already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool ...