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.

As tax season kicks off, families with minor children can now register for Trump accounts. To open the account, an election must be made on IRS Form 4547. Form 4547 can be filed separately or with ...

Free Federal Tax Filing — and Free State Filing in Many Cases — Available ahead of the official opening of the tax filing season at IRS.gov/FreeFile WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers ...

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 ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

The best tax software has become so good at navigating the complex rules of federal income taxes that most tax filers can complete and submit their tax returns to the IRS without having to think about ...

The 2026 tax season will soon be underway and some Americans could be receiving heftier tax returns this year. Several tax changes came along with President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, ...

The IRS will open the 2026 tax season later this month, but you may not need to file at all. Here's how to know if you need to file 2025 income tax returns. Aside from being a U.S. citizen, the IRS ...