Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

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

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

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...

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 ...

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

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 IRS Direct File system, a government-run tool that let some Americans file their federal taxes directly and for free, won ...

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

Direct File was launched as a pilot program in 2024. It allowed eligible taxpayers in a limited number of states to file their federal returns directly with the IRS at no cost. The program was ...

This program is related to the IRS’ free Fillable Forms, which are essentially electronic versions of IRS paper forms that taxpayers can complete themselves, regardless of their income. However, ...