U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

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.

Ohio taxpayers can access free tax preparation services. Here's who qualifies and how to get assistance.

Although a federal pilot program that allowed people to file taxes for free directly with the Internal Revenue Service was suspended, taxpayers in North Texas still have options to avoid paying for ...

TaxZerone helps businesses file W-2, 1099, and 94X forms accurately and on time for the 2025 tax year. SAN JOSE, CA, ...

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

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. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot program in ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be opening up submissions of certain tax returns through its IRS Free File program for 2026. The IRS Free File program began accepting individual tax ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The official start of tax season isn’t until Jan. 26, but the IRS is already accepting individual tax returns to be processed ...