Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

TurboTax offers free filing for any tax situation

Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate ...

IRS Free File program now accepting tax returns for eligible taxpayers at no cost

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season at no cost ...

There's still a way to do your 2025 tax return online for free

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.
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IRS discontinues free direct file tool—what can taxpayers use now instead?

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 ...
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Treasury scraps IRS direct file program

The Treasury Department ended the IRS’s Direct File program in November 2025, a move announced by Treasury Secretary and IRS ...

2025 tax season: What to know about tax refunds, new deductions

From tax deadlines to changes in tax deductions for the 2025 tax season, here's what you need to know before filing.

Tax season is here. What you need to know before you file.

The standard deduction and SALT cap are both higher and there are new perks for seniors, those who financed new cars and ...