U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.

The IRS eliminated one of the free and easiest ways to file income tax returns, but other free file options remain.

The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2026 tax filing season and began accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025. The IRS expects about 164 million ...

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.

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season at no cost ...

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.

Indiana taxpayers will be among the 164 million Americans expected to file taxes this year. Here are the deadlines to know ...

The IRS deadline to file 2025 federal tax returns is 15 April 2026. Penalties start at 5% a month for late filers — and ...

With tax season underway, North Carolina filers have lost one tool to complete their returns for free. The IRS Direct File system, a government-run tool that let some Americans file their federal ...

OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) – The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in ...