For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

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

A Treasury watchdog report found that the tax agency projected $61.2 million in costs for the free electronic filing tool in ...

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 ...

With the April 15 deadline approaching, the IRS is offering a free filing option for taxpayers with an adjusted gross income ...

Benefits of using IRS Free File guided tax software include: E-filing remains the fastest and most secure way to file a tax ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Walters: Los Angeles and Bay Area voters to decide whether to hike already high ...

The Internal Revenue Service is giving a quiet head start to millions of taxpayers this year, effectively opening a back door to file before the official start of tax season. Anyone who earned $89,000 ...

But when you finally do gather your paperwork and prepare to take on the annual responsibility and headache, first determine ...