The IRS has ended its Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file simple returns directly with the agency at no cost ...

Americans pay an average of about $290 to file their tax return each year, according to the National Taxpayers Union. There's ...

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The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

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U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Direct File, used by 300,000 people last year, has been discontinued, with Treasury ...

(NEXSTAR) – A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one less way to file in 2026. While nearly 300,000 taxpayers used IRS Direct File last year, the ...

Deciding whether to pay for an online service, hire an accountant, or use the IRS Free File system depends entirely on how ...

For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $89,000 or less in 2025.

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