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

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

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed by the IRS, these forms are ideal for individuals who are "comfortable ...

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

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

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 ...

The new income limit for IRS Free File is $5,000 higher than last year, marking one of the largest annual increases in the program’s history.

Filing your income tax return can be, for many, a dreaded annual task. And paying to file unnecessarily can only add insult to injury. Still, many eligible filers fail to take advantage of a free ...

Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when ...

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.