IRS Free File, which offers free guided tax preparation for lower-income taxpayers and free electronic fillable forms for all ...

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 program in ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of U.S. households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.So why ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The official start of tax season isn’t until Jan. 26, but the IRS is already accepting individual tax returns to be processed ...

If you're looking to file your 2025 tax returns online for free, you may have some options. This tax filing season, IRS Direct File—the free tax-filing software that allowed taxpayers in 25 states to ...

(NEXSTAR) – A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one less way to file in 2026. While nearly 300,000 taxpayers used IRS Direct File last year, the ...

The 2026 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It doesn’t have to be expensive. Direct File ...