U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military status. The IRS said all taxpayers and active-duty military personnel with ...

Listen, filing for your taxes can be annoying enough. And paying places like TurboTax to do it can add to the aggravation. So ...

The IRS eliminated one of the free and easiest ways to file income tax returns, but other free file options remain.

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

Tax Day is just around the corner. The deadline to file your 2024 taxes is April 15, 2025. If you cannot complete your taxes by the deadline, you can request an automatic six-month extension to file ...

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.

It's officially tax season. The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2026 filing period for the 2025 tax year on Jan. 26.