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 ...

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

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

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

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

The 2026 tax season will open on Monday, Jan. 26, and you may save a few bucks on filing fees if you qualify to use the IRS' ...

With the arrival of January 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially kicked off a new tax season by reopening ...

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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 ...

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

According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program — which opened up ...