KWQC

Free in-person tax assistance appointments open in the Quad Cities

The program, known as VITA, helps eligible residents of Scott and Rock Island counties file their taxes at no cost while ...

Get free tax help from United Way Quad Cities

Tax time is coming fast and United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) will start accepting appointments for its free tax assistance ...
Commercial Appeal

IRS Direct File is gone. See other free, low-cost tax filing programs

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...
WJBF

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...