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 ...

The IRS is suspending the Direct File program, a free guided tax software for taxpayers in 25 states, for the upcoming filing season. Other free federal tax preparation programs will still be ...

If you're among the millions of people personal finance resource NerdWallet reported using a free filing system to file income tax returns, you now have one less official option for tax season 2026.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Trump administration shut down the "Direct File" program through the IRS, leaving many Americans with one fewer free tax ...

If you were counting on filing your 2025 taxes directly with the IRS for free, you’ll have to change your plans. That's because IRS Direct File, a program launched two tax seasons ago, was ended by ...

Filing taxes can be a daunting task for millions of Americans each year. However, the IRS has introduced a game-changing tool, Direct File, to simplify the process. This free service not only ensures ...

The Watchdog investigates why the IRS ended its Direct File pilot program that let taxpayers send returns straight to the agency without going through Intuit’s electronic filing system. Eric Gay / AP ...

The IRS Free File program is up and running for the 2026 tax season — and taxpayers can use the system even before the Internal Revenue Service officially accepts tax returns beginning Jan. 26.

Tax season makes most people reach for their wallets, but it doesn’t have to. I asked ChatGPT to break down every legitimate way to file taxes without paying a dime, and the answer was way more ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the 2026 filing period for the 2025 tax year will officially begin on Jan. 26. Oregonians can file their 2025 federal and state income tax returns until ...