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

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's coming back this year to more than twice as many states — including Florida again — with a wider range of eligible tax ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

Several months after the Trump administration ended the IRS’ direct file program, some lawmakers are working to reinstate it.Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and other Democrats introduced the “Direct File Act ...

NEW YORK — More New Yorkers can file their taxes online for free with the expansion of the state's Direct File pilot program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that in 2025 there will be ...

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be opening up submissions of certain tax returns through its IRS Free File program for 2026. The IRS Free File program began accepting individual tax ...

FILE - This March 22, 2013, file photo shows the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to ...

The IRS has expanded its Direct File program to eight more states, but its future remains uncertain over government scale back from the Trump administration. IRS expands Direct File program to more ...

This tax season has been rife with disruptions and layoffs set off by the Trump administration, now the president reportedly plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program. The program is available ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...