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

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

Believe it or not, it's possible to prepare and file your income taxes without spending a dime. We've reviewed the leading ...

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 IRS shut down its Direct File tax filing system, leaving taxpayers with one less option to file their returns for free. Direct File, launched during the Biden administration, was meant to serve as ...

The IRS’s Direct File tool may be gone, but taxpayers can still access multiple no-cost methods to file their returns. From VITA centers to DIY options, these services remain available for millions ...

The new income limit for IRS Free File is $5,000 higher than last year, marking one of the largest annual increases in the program’s history. Money; Getty Images The IRS is continuing the trend of ...

Benjamin Franklin famously said the only things certain in life are death and taxes, but while taxes are certain, it isn’t certain there will be someone at the IRS available to help.

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...