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 ...
CNBC

Tax season is here—how to file your 2023 tax return for free

The vast majority of Americans pay to file their tax return, even though they could do it for free. Despite the fact that free tax filing preparation software is available to 70% of the population ...
CNBC

This simple move 'takes minutes' to file a free federal tax extension, tax pro says ...

The federal tax deadline is April 15 for most taxpayers and you can still file for an extension, which pushes the due date to Oct. 15. You can file for an extension for free online and it "takes ...
The Hill

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 ...