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

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

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military ...

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

IRS Free File is now open, letting eligible taxpayers prepare returns early, claim credits for free and file once tax season ...

According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program — which opened up ...

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

The program lets U.S. taxpayers prepare and hold returns for electronic filing once tax season officially begins.

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

If your income, investments or life circumstances have changed, it may be time to switch tax software. Find the best tax ...

The IRS Direct File system, a government-run tool that let some Americans file their federal taxes directly and for free, won ...

This program is related to the IRS’ free Fillable Forms, which are essentially electronic versions of IRS paper forms that ...