The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

Though IRS Direct File was discontinued before this tax filing season, there are other options to file your taxes online for free. If you're looking to file your 2025 tax returns online for free, you ...

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The tax season hadn't even officially started in late December, but the TV ads already began tempting taxpayers with a free pitch to use the TurboTax app. Sure, some caveats apply. So, I dug a little ...

(NEXSTAR) – A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one less way to file in 2026. While nearly 300,000 taxpayers used IRS Direct File last year, the ...

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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 ...