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.

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The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

The IRS Free File program is up and running for the 2026 tax season — and taxpayers can use the system even before the Internal Revenue Service officially accepts tax returns beginning Jan. 26.

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who still need to file their 2025 federal tax returns that free options and ...

Over 30 million Americans face higher costs as IRS tax filing costs increase 2026, following the shutdown of the Direct File ...

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

The IRS has ended its Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file simple returns directly with the agency at no cost ...

The Internal Revenue Service vastly overstated the projected costs of operating the free tax prep program before terminating ...

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 ...

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The new income limit for IRS Free File is $5,000 higher than last year, marking one of the largest annual increases in the program’s history. Money; Getty Images The IRS is continuing the trend of ...