IRS Direct File is the nation's first free tax filing system. A Treasury Department official told BI it was a failed program ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

The new income limit for IRS Free File is $5,000 higher than last year, marking one of the largest annual increases in the program’s history.

The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options ...

Filing your income tax return can be, for many, a dreaded annual task. And paying to file unnecessarily can only add insult to injury. Still, many eligible filers fail to take advantage of a free ...

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

Looking for ways to file taxes for free? From IRS Free File to various software programs and apps, there are a number of options to explore.

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When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.

The average American who hires a tax preparer to file even a simple return will spend upward of $200, according to industry estimates. This year, however, taxpayers have more options than ever to ...

The U.S. tax season is here, and the deadline for filing has been set at April 15, 2026, but this year, there are significant changes, including higher deductions and credits, to be kept in mind. The ...

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