Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program.

The free service that allowed taxpayers to file online directly with the IRS was used by hundreds of thousands of taxpayers ...

Oregon and other states were notified Monday that a new program that let taxpayers file electronically for free is dead.

Direct File, the free, government-provided alternative to services like TurboTax, won't be available for the 2026 tax season, ...

The IRS quietly discontinued its free Direct File program, raising new questions about accessibility and the future cost of ...

Direct File was seen as the opposite, with hundreds of thousands of people using the program in 2024-25, and giving it high marks for the ease of use, affordability and speed. Some lawmakers said the ...

Once you’ve clicked “file” or dropped your tax return in the mail, use this form to provide the IRS with updated information Richard Richtmyer is an senior editor at Buy Side and expert in student ...