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.

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you're already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

The 2026 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS ahead of Wednesday’s filing deadline. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It ...

The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs. So why ...

The new income limit for IRS Free File is $5,000 higher than last year, marking one of the largest annual increases in the program’s history. Money; Getty Images The IRS is continuing the trend of ...

Haven’t filed your taxes? Don’t wait too much longer, the Internal Revenue Service said. People who filed for a tax extension ...

Taxpayers can avail themselves of in-person or online tax prep assistance or use free versions of commercial software from such brands as TaxAct and TaxSlayer. They must earn no more than $89,000 a ...