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 ...

Tax season is about to begin, and if you’re looking to save money, there are several ways to file your taxes for free.

The Internal Revenue Service expects millions of U.S. taxpayers to submit their income tax returns by the end of the day Monday, the first day of the federal tax filing season. More than half of ...

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for free ahead of the official 2026 tax season.

The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...