The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

・The 2026 tax filing season will officially start on January 26, 2026. ・Federal tax law changes, combined with staffing reductions and the recent government shutdown, is complicating tax season ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The “big, beautiful bill" passed by House Republicans Thursday directs the IRS to study how it can replace Direct File, a free, online ...

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 ...