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 shut down its Direct File tax filing system, leaving taxpayers with one less option to file their returns for free. Direct File, launched during the Biden administration, was meant to serve as ...

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 ...

The federal government tested a free, direct online tax-filing program for two years but with the change in administrations shut it down. There are still ways, though, to file your return at no charge ...

Believe it or not, it's possible to prepare and file your income taxes without spending a dime. We've reviewed the leading ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Need a little help preparing your taxes? You don’t have to pay big bucks for it. According to an analysis by NerdWallet, 70% of filers qualify for the IRS Free File Program‘s guided tax prep software.

Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS.

Still need to do your taxes? A nonprofit organization in Chicago is providing free tax services across the city and the ...