IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

The IRS has announced that IRS Free File is now open for business in advance of the opening of tax season later this month. The IRS has announced that IRS Free File is now open for business in advance ...

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 removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

Direct File — the short-lived, free IRS tax-filing tool — is officially over, shut down less than two years after launch amid shifting priorities in Washington. During its brief run, Direct File gave ...

With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing ...

Filing your taxes is already a painful enough process without having to pay to do it. The good news? There are plenty of ways to file for free this tax season — even with the shuttering of the IRS ...

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.

The 2025 tax filing season has been underway for over 5 weeks. If you're looking to get your taxes done as we approach the April 15 deadline, consider using this easy resource that enables millions of ...