Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

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

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies like H&R Block and TurboTax. This season, Americans will have one fewer free ...

Taxpayers can e-file their federal tax returns earlier than the official opening of the tax filing season at www.IRS.gov/FreeFile Eligible taxpayers can get a head ...

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 ...

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

According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program — which opened up ...