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

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 Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

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.

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

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

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

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

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military ...