The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season at no cost ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

Despite 70% of taxpayers qualifying for Free File, less than 1.9% used the service in fiscal year 2023. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

The Internal Revenue Service is giving a quiet head start to millions of taxpayers this year, effectively opening a back door ...

CHARLOTTE — As the end of tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds North Carolina taxpayers that IRS Free File is a quick and easy way to file federal tax returns for free. IRS Free ...

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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 ...

New Jersey residents can now take advantage of IRS Direct File, a free and secure online tool for filing federal and state tax returns, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday. The service is available for ...