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 cut its staff dramatically since last year by almost 20%, and that will affect many different things, including ...

Several months after the Trump administration ended the IRS’ direct file program, some lawmakers are working to reinstate ...

A group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to codify the IRS Direct File program, which the Trump ...

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

Senate and House Democrats introduced legislation to bring back the Direct File free tax preparation program that was ended by the Trump administration.

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 ...

The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options ...

160 Democratic lawmakers from across the country are backing a soon-to-be-introduced bill that would reverse the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate IRS Direct File. The Direct File Act, led ...

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.

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