The IRS has ended its Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file simple returns directly with the agency 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.
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IRS ends direct file for 2026

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool ...
This season, Americans will have one fewer free option to use when filing their 2025 income taxes. Direct File, launched during former President Joe Biden’s term, was meant to simplify federal tax ...
As tax season shifts into high gear, Americans with relatively simple financial pictures will find one less filing option on the menu. For the last two years, the IRS has offered a free in-house ...
A Treasury watchdog report found that the tax agency projected $61.2 million in costs for the free electronic filing tool in ...
Taxpayers can avoid interest and some penalties by filing their return on time, the Internal Revenue Service said.
The Internal Revenue Service vastly overstated the projected costs of operating the Direct File free tax preparation program before terminating it for this tax season, according to a new report.
Over 30 million Americans face higher costs as IRS tax filing costs increase 2026, following the shutdown of the Direct File ...
The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a nationwide warning to taxpayers who have not yet submitted their returns, ...