The Direct File program was built by the IRS to allow people with relatively simple returns to file them online without using third-party software.

It costs Americans an average of about $290 to file a tax return, according to the National Taxpayers Union. Thankfully, most major tax software companies offer a free tier, so you don't have to pay for the privilege.

The IRS' new Direct File pilot will be available for free in 13 states, but some filers might not be able to use the program. The Internal Revenue Service plans to implement a free online filing service for American taxpayers this tax season for residents ...

The IRS’s Direct File tool may be gone, but taxpayers can still access multiple no-cost methods to file their returns. From VITA centers to DIY options, these services remain available for millions earning under $89,000. As tax season begins, many ...

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

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 returns on Jan. 9, 2026, allowing taxpayers with an ...

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you’re already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS Direct File program, and it almost seems like tax software ...

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of options for free filing this tax season, which ...