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 ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

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

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

This year, the Direct File program expanded to 25 US states, with over 296,000 people submitting a tax return through the service, according to NextGov. But now it looks like consumers will need to ...

The program lets U.S. taxpayers prepare and hold returns for electronic filing once tax season officially begins.

IRS Free File is now open, letting eligible taxpayers prepare returns early, claim credits for free and file once tax season ...

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 ...