U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

Federal and state officials are reminding taxpayers that several free options are available to file returns ahead of the April 15 deadline. Many taxpayers can prepare and file their federal tax ...

It costs Americans an average of about $290 to file a tax return, according to the National Taxpayers Union. Thankfully, most major tax software companies offer a free tier, so you don't have to pay ...

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...

Tax filing season is swiftly approaching, and many Americans may be able to file their returns for free. About 70% of people filing taxes in the U.S., equal to roughly 100 million Americans, are ...

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 ...

Each year, Americans spend an average of $240 to prepare and file their annual tax returns, according to the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service. And the process is so complicated that about one million ...

You can file an IRS tax extension by April 15 if you need more time on your taxes. Here are some free options.