The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

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

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military ...

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

IRS Free File is now accepting federal tax returns from eligible taxpayers at no cost. Here are the details.

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top.

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 ...

According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program — which opened up ...