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

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.

So, here’s how you can file your taxes at no cost to yourself. According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program is a great way for eligible ...

This season, Americans will have one fewer free option to use when filing their 2025 income taxes. Direct File, launched during former President Joe Biden’s term, was meant to simplify federal tax ...

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’s Free File program is open again this tax season, marking its 23rd year as a free, online tax preparation option for millions of Americans. For 2025, the IRS has made a major expansion to ...

With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing ...

Despite 70% of taxpayers qualifying for Free File, less than 1.9% used the service in fiscal year 2023. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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