(NEXSTAR) – A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one less way to file in 2026. While nearly 300,000 taxpayers used IRS Direct File last year, the ...

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 ...

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one less way to file in 2026. While nearly 300,000 taxpayers used IRS Direct File last year, the program is ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing eligible taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. That doesn't mean there aren't no-cost filing options ...

The deadline to file your taxes is less than one month away, on April 15th. It's a hopeful time for many people who overpay their taxes throughout the year and receive a nice, fat check in return. If ...

The 2026 tax season is winding down. The IRS began accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 26 and, for most taxpayers, the last day to file is April 15, 2026. Close to 30% of Americans wait until the ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Tax Day is April 15, so, if you haven’t already, it’s a good time to start thinking about your filing options. While submitting your tax return may not be the most exciting thing on your 2026 to-do ...