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

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

Many tax-software companies have free tiers, but most only accept federal returns and a limited number of schedules. Through ...

Americans pay an average of about $290 to file their tax return each year, according to the National Taxpayers Union. There's ...

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

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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 ...

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.

Depending on tax situation, it may not be adequate for you use a simplified free filing system to submit tax returns.

The tax filing deadline is April 15. Learn how to get an extension, check your refund status, and avoid penalties.

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 ...