Each year, Americans spend an average of $240 to prepare and file their annual tax returns, according to the IRS Taxpayer ...

The Trump administration has shut down the IRS "Direct File" program, which was a free tax filing option. Critics of Direct File cited high development costs and low user participation for its closure ...

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.

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