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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 ...

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

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.

The 2026 tax season is well underway, with a little less than a month until the April 15 deadline. Close to 90% of filers ...

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance ...

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 ...

The $3.8 trillion Republican tax bill that just passed the House includes a provision to kill off the popular IRS Direct File program, which lets people file their federal income tax returns for free ...

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: People use IRS Direct File at the Internal Revenue Service Building on April 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project ...

Americans are expected to submit more than 160 million income tax returns to the IRS before the April 15 deadline this year. And while many will pay to prepare their taxes, some of the savviest ...