How to use IRS Free File, and other ways to file your 2026 taxes free online

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

IRS shuts down Direct File. Here's how NC tax payers can file for free

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.
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IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...
CNET

Today Is the First Day You Can File 2025 Income Taxes. The Deadlines You Need to Know for Tax Season 2026

In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...

You Can Still Write The IRS A Check, But Your Refund Will Be Direct Deposit

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how ...

IRS tax refunds are expected to be huge. Here's when to expect yours

Tax refunds are expected to be big this year. Learn what the fastest and safest way is to get yours and how to track it.
Yahoo

IRS shuts down Direct File. Here's how SC tax payers can file for free

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Trump administration shut down the "Direct File" program through the IRS, leaving many Americans with one fewer free tax ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

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 ...