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

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ended the agency’s free service that allowed people to file their taxes directly.

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.

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 ...

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

Can’t wait to file for a refund? Qualified taxpayers can start today, says the Internal Revenue Service. Using Free File can ...

Over 250,000 Americans filed their taxes for free with the Internal Revenue Service last year, using the IRS Direct File ...

IRS announces 2026 tax filing season begins Jan. 26, with Free File program starting Jan. 9 for taxpayers earning $84,000 or ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced when it will begin accepting tax returns in 2026. Tax filing season begins Monday, ...

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.