We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

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 ...

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.

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

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The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want help filing your taxes.

IRS announces 2026 tax filing season begins Jan. 26, with Free File program starting Jan. 9 for taxpayers earning $84,000 or ...

With the opening of the tax filing season set for Jan. 26, according to the Internal Revenue Service, eligible residents ...

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.