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.

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

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 ...

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The Internal Revenue Service is rolling out its free electronic tax-filing system in 12 states ahead of the 2023 tax-filing season. According to the agency, the in-house filing system will first be ...

The Internal Revenue Service has rolled out its free electronic tax-filing system in 12 states for the 2023 tax-filing season. According to the agency, the in-house filing system will first be ...

Direct File is the IRS free tax preparation software program. Direct File is currently in its pilot phase, available in 25 states. To use Direct File, you have to meet certain criteria. If you don’t ...

As the 2026 tax filing season comes, it is important to know the deadline for filing 2025 tax returns. Taxpayers who delay ...

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Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

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