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

Extended taxpayers can file the 2024 return until October 15, 2025, using IRS Direct File, on which they may take advantage of the free government tax filing program. This deadline will merely ...

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 ...

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 IRS has ended the Direct File program, which let some taxpayers file their annual returns for free using software developed by the government. Many tax preparation companies opposed this, as did ...

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 ...

Millions of Americans can prepare and file their federal income tax returns this month through IRS Free File, the Internal Revenue Service announced Friday. IRS Free File is a program that allows U.S.

Learn the 2025 IRS filing thresholds for retirees, income limits, and exceptions so you can tell if you need to file a tax ...

Dear Joe, Whether you need to file a federal income tax return this year depends on several factors: how much you earned in ...

Whether you need to file a federal income tax return this year depends on several factors: how much you earned, source of ...

The Internal Revenue Service on Monday, opened the 2026 tax filing season and began accepting and processing federal ...

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.