The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ended the agency’s free service that allowed people to file their taxes directly.

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want ...

As the 2026 tax season approaches, many taxpayers are eager to understand when they can file their 2025 income taxes and how to do so without incurring costs. Surprisingly, a sign ...

The best way to make filing your income taxes less painful and time-consuming is to file online.

The IRS will soon open the 2026 tax season. Here's how to save a few bucks by filing your income taxes for free.

The IRS will announce the 2026 tax season opening in January, according to the USA TODAY Network. Last year, the IRS opened ...

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We personally tested seven major online tax filing services, breaking down cost, features and expert support to help you find ...

Direct File was launched as a pilot program in 2024. It allowed eligible taxpayers in a limited number of states to file their federal returns directly with the IRS at no cost. The program was ...

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

Tax season is coming soon. Want to file federal taxes for free? IRS Direct File is gone, but there are other options. Know ...