In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...

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.

TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially discontinued its free Direct File program, a move that could reshape how millions of Americans file their taxes. Once promoted as a major step toward ...

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.

The Internal Revenue Service also will start accepting taxes as early as January 26.

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 ...

Data shows the IRS' Direct File free tax-filing tool has helped save taxpayers money. Now lawmakers want to know why the Trump administration may soon pull the plug on the program. The Trump ...

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...