For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

Many tax-software companies have free tiers, but most only accept federal returns and a limited number of schedules. Through ...

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 Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax ...

Tax season is here again, which means it is time to start working on preparing your return (and paying any balance due) ahead of the April 15 filing deadline. As usual, many people will have the ...

For the past six years, Milagros Melendez, a 72-year-old retired home-care worker, has filed her taxes digitally with the help of volunteer tax professionals in an immigrant-assistance program. The ...

The 2025 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It doesn’t have to be expensive. The IRS has ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing eligible taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. That doesn't mean there aren't no-cost filing options ...