The Direct File program was built by the IRS to allow people with relatively simple returns to file them online without using ...

A wildly popular IRS pilot let hundreds of thousands file taxes for free. After two decades and $103 million in lobbying, H&R ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

From refund status and getting tax preparation assistance to researching tax law and finding answers to frequently asked ...

Americans spend an average of $290 to prepare and file their taxes, according to the National Taxpayers Union, with the cost ...

The federal government tested a free, direct online tax-filing program for two years but with the change in administrations shut it down. There are still ways, though, to file your return at no charge ...

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 ...

Many taxpayers can prepare and file their federal tax returns for free using IRS Free File, available only through IRS.gov. The IRS Free File program is a public-private partnership between the IRS ...

As tax season shifts into high gear, Americans with relatively simple financial pictures will find one less filing option on the menu. For the last two years, the IRS has offered a free in-house ...

The IRS base budget is now 40 percent below its 2010 level after inflation, highlighting a decade of fiscal shifts that ...

You can file an IRS tax extension by April 15 if you need more time on your taxes. Here are some free options.