Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

WASHINGTON -- The IRS said Thursday that it will make permanent the free electronic tax return filing system that it experimented with this year and is asking all 50 states and the District of ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

The 2026 tax season is here and for millions of taxpayers, the priority is clear: to file their taxes for free, safely and ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

Quick Summary ・Filers can alternate between guided and self-guided navigation ・Free federal filing is limited, and state ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

Online tax software programs can make the tax filing process much easier. While the IRS currently offers a free file option, many taxpayers prefer to use third-party software as they typically offer ...

FILE - The Internal Revenue Service 1040 tax form for 2022 is seen on April 17, 2023. The IRS is planning to launch a pilot program for a government-run, online tax filing system that’s free for all.

The IRS’s Free File program is open again this tax season, marking its 23rd year as a free, online tax preparation option for millions of Americans. For 2025, the IRS has made a major expansion to ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Most taxpayers are interested in filing their taxes directly to the IRS for free, a new report says, and that option will be tested next year. The IRS has spent the past nine months ...

Tax changes signed into law in 2025 could bring bigger refunds this year. When does tax season start? When will refunds come?