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 ...
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.
The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...
IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...
Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The IRS is recommitting to its decades-old partnership with tax prep companies as the main option for Americans to file their taxes ...
TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...
Free Federal Tax Filing — and Free State Filing in Many Cases — Available ahead of the official opening of the tax filing season at IRS.gov/FreeFile WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers ...
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 ...
Whether you need to file a federal income tax return this year depends on several factors: how much you earned, source of ...
Indiana taxpayers will be among the 164 million Americans expected to file taxes this year. Here are the deadlines to know ...