The IRS has ended its Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file simple returns directly with the agency at no cost ...

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.

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool ...

A Treasury watchdog report found that the tax agency projected $61.2 million in costs for the free electronic filing tool in ...

The Internal Revenue Service vastly overstated the projected costs of operating the free tax prep program before terminating ...

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(NEXSTAR) – 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 ...

For millions of Americans still waiting to file, procrastination could lead to penalties or delays.

FILE - In this photo illustration, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen and the United States flag in the background. (Photo Illustration by Thomas ...

Over 30 million Americans face higher costs as IRS tax filing costs increase 2026, following the shutdown of the Direct File ...

Taxpayers can avoid interest and some penalties by filing their return on time, the Internal Revenue Service said.

The Trump administration has decided not to offer Direct File, the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and the program’s future is unclear. The program was praised for making tax ...