The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

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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. Tax season is almost here. There are several changes to the U.S. tax code this year, and if you need help navigating the process, ...

Still haven’t filed your 2024 taxes? You’re behind schedule: For the roughly 20 million Americans who got an extension this spring, income tax returns were due Oct. 15. (Before that, the deadline was ...

Reports indicate that the Trump administration is planning to eliminate the IRS Direct File program. While Republican lawmakers had previously targeted the program, the free tax software program had ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. A provision tucked inside Republicans’ reconciliation text would officially end IRS Direct File — a Biden-era free tax filing website ...

Whether you’re filing your taxes for the first time or looking for a better, cheaper way to do it, this short guide will show you how easy it is to file your taxes online in Canada. In truth, you can ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot program in ...