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IRS Ended Its Direct File Tax Program. Here Are the Best Options to File for Free in 2026

The IRS ended its free Direct File program, which had allowed taxpayers to bypass tax software services and file directly with the IRS.

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IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

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IRS ends free filing service — Taxpayers still have these alternatives

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IRS confirms first day of 2026 tax season, key changes affecting your refunds

The Internal Revenue Service issued a nationwide notice confirming the official start of the 2026 tax filing season and a laundry list of changes that will impact millions of tax returns.

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Tax filing season begins on Jan. 26

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IRS Sets Start Of 2026 Tax Filing Season With Big Changes: What To Know

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IRS Free File Now Open for 2026 - The Free File Alliance Offers Taxpayers Free Federal Tax Filing via Industry-Leading Tax Software

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 filing season, with free filing available at IRS.gov/FreeFile.

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Best Free Tax Software for DIY Fliers in 2026

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

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IRS explains why it stopped ‘Direct File’ option and how you can still file for free

It’s the beginning of a new year, which means fresh resolutions, forgetting to write the proper year number for a month and filing taxes. In 2025, over […]

The best tax software of 2026

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories. For more on how we made our selections, see our methodology. Who's this for?

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Do you need an extension to file your 2025 taxes? Know the deadlines

You have several weeks to file your 2025 state and federal income tax returns, but if you run out of time, here's how to file for an extension.