While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

Many taxpayers can prepare and file their federal tax returns for free using IRS Free File, available only through IRS.gov.

Thankfully, most major tax software companies offer a free tier. There are usually limitations — such as only accepting ...

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

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 ...

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool ...

Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top.

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you’re already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...