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 ...

The Internal Revenue Service won’t start accepting tax returns until later in January but some options will allow people to get a head start on their taxes. Starting today, almost all tax filers can ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Each tax season, many Americans qualify for free filing programs. The IRS partners with agencies to offer free filing based on income as well as other conditions. In addition, several companies offer ...

Getting your taxes done for free sounds like something that you're bound to regret. But several real-deal tax freebies exist. Many people could save the $300 or more that they pay for tax services by ...

Free tax prep software is available to anyone with an adjusted gross income below $84,000 In the VITA program, volunteers will prepare taxes for free in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Arabic, French ...

(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 ...