While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

The IRS has ended its Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file simple returns directly with the agency at no cost ...

Over 30 million Americans face higher costs as IRS tax filing costs increase 2026, following the shutdown of the Direct File ...

IRS Free File is a no-cost online service for filers who had an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $89,000 or less in 2025. A ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax ...

After weeks of testing, the Internal Revenue Service's free electronic tax-filing system finally launched Tuesday for taxpayers in 12 states. The new system, called Direct File, in-house online filing ...

The IRS shut down its Direct File tax filing system, leaving taxpayers with one less option to file their returns for free.

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you’re already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be opening up submissions of certain tax returns through its IRS Free File program for 2026. The IRS Free File program began accepting individual tax ...

Thankfully, most major tax software companies offer a free tier. There are usually limitations — such as only accepting ...