Speculation about the potential elimination of the IRS Free File program by the Trump administration has gained traction. The program, known as Direct File, was developed during Joe Biden's presidency ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

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View post: Margot Robbie's Steamy Heist Movie That Conquered Netflix Is Finally Back IRS Direct File allowed over 250,000 Americans to file taxes free, but was discontinued due to costs. Free File, ...

The IRS Direct File program has been under fire from Republicans in Congress since it began. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act didn’t get rid of it, despite language in the House version. Still, the ...

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...

IRS head says Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill has axed the free program. Credit: Annabelle Gordon / Contributor / The Washington Post via Getty Images The IRS's free Direct File program — a new initiative ...