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

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, ...

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

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

IRS announces 2026 tax filing season begins Jan. 26, with Free File program starting Jan. 9 for taxpayers earning $84,000 or ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ended the agency’s free service that allowed people to file their taxes directly.

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.

Here’s when the IRS is expected to start accepting 2025 tax returns, plus how to track your refund and avoid delays.

The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want help filing your taxes.