The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

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 ...

(NewsNation) — Filing a tax return doesn’t have to cost you money. While some may hire a tax preparation expert or purchase online software, millions of taxpayers can file state and federal returns ...

(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 ...

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...

Tax season began on January 27th, with a deadline of April 15th for Connecticut residents to file state and federal returns. The IRS offers various free filing options, including IRS Free File for ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

The IRS started processing tax returns for the 2025 tax season on Monday, and Florida is one of 25 states where taxpayers can file their taxes for free directly through the IRS. The IRS's Direct File ...