IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

The Trump administration has ended the IRS Direct File program but there are still no-cost ways to submit tax returns.

IRS Free File is now accepting federal tax returns from eligible taxpayers at no cost. Here are the details.

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

Tax season is about to begin, and if you’re looking to save money, there are several ways to file your taxes for free.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...

The 2026 tax season will open on Monday, Jan. 26, and you may save a few bucks on filing fees if you qualify to use the IRS' free filing system.

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Free Federal Tax Filing — and Free State Filing in Many Cases — Available ahead of the official opening of the tax filing season at IRS.gov/FreeFile WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers ...