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

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

Looking for ways to file taxes for free? From IRS Free File to various software programs and apps, there are a number of options to explore.

Free Federal Tax Filing — and Free State Filing in Many Cases — Available ahead of the official opening of the tax filing season at IRS.gov/FreeFile WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers ...

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

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 ...

The IRS began accepting 2025 individual tax returns for processing on Jan. 26. Here’s where to get help with filing, and when you might get your tax refund. The 2025 tax return filing season ...

The IRS opened tax filing for the 2025–2026 season on Jan. 26 amid concerns over refund statuses due to a partial government shutdown. Average refunds could reportedly rise to $4,200, but delays may ...

Automated IRS systems are still processing returns, but staffing shortages and manual reviews could slow some refunds — ...

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 ...