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IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(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 ...

Tax season has started. Here's how North Carolinians can file for free

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.

There's still a way at the IRS to do your 2025 return online for free

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...
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Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

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 ...