With the April 15 deadline approaching, the IRS is offering a free filing option for taxpayers with an adjusted gross income ...

Even though close to 70% percent of taxpayers qualify for IRS Free File, less than 5% actually use it for their federal filings.

But when you finally do gather your paperwork and prepare to take on the annual responsibility and headache, first determine ...

“IRS Free File demonstrates the IRS’s commitment to providing taxpayers an easy and secure way to prepare and file their federal tax return at no cost,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J.

For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

Benefits of using IRS Free File guided tax software include: E-filing remains the fastest and most secure way to file a tax ...

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 ...

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

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Walters: Los Angeles and Bay Area voters to decide whether to hike already high ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

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

The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...