The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

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

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season ...

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

TaxSlayer comes in five versions that look and work the same. Unlike some competitors, TaxSlayer charges more for additional services rather than additional forms and schedules. The Simply Free tier ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

Once used by almost 300,000 Americans to file their taxes for free, the Trump administration shut down the program because they said other free options already exist. While technically true, anyone ...

The IRS Direct File program has been under fire from Republicans in Congress since it began. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act didn’t get rid of it, despite language in the House version. Still, the ...