Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

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 ...
USA Today

There's still a way to do your 2025 tax return online for free

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...
ZDNet

How to file your taxes for free in 2026 - 4 ways to do it (despite Direct File's demise)

The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...
Pensacola News Journal

Can't wait for that tax refund? Here's when you can file your 2025 return

The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns for the 2026 filing season on Jan. 26. Employers have until Jan. 31 to send out W-2 tax forms, but some have already made them available online. Trump's ...
USA Today

IRS Direct File ends. Here are other free or low-cost tax-filing options to consider.

Americans will have one fewer free option to file their taxes in 2026 after the Trump administration killed IRS Direct File. Without it, Direct File supporters said Americans will end up spending more ...