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

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

TurboTax is just one of the many commercial tax-prep companies with a free tier. H&R Block is one of the most popular, thanks to its easy-to-navigate interface. FreeTaxUSA supports more schedules, ...

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.

The IRS still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

Still haven’t filed your taxes? Don’t worry, you still have a month’s worth of time. And plenty of filing options, including an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) platform that’s free. An agency press ...

Millions of Americans can prepare and file their federal income tax returns this month through IRS Free File, the Internal Revenue Service announced Friday. IRS Free File is a program that allows U.S.

The IRS is continuing the trend of expanding eligibility for its long-standing free tax filing partnership program. IRS Free File is entering its 24th year this tax season, offering millions of ...

Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Angus King, I-Maine, are opening an investigation into the Trump administration’s decision to end the Biden-era free online tax filing program, Direct File. They ...

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 ...