The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...

Here’s what you need to know if you want to file your taxes with H&R Block’s tax prep software 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.

Compare the best tax software for 2026, including pricing, features and free filing options to choose the right platform for ...

If you need assistance filing or don’t know how to do so online, we have that information and more to help get your taxes squared away. Federal 2024 tax returns are due by Tuesday, April 15. If you ...

Taxes are complicated enough without the added stress of figuring out which tax software will work best for you. While you ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

The Internal Revenue Service’s free online filing system is no more. First rolled out as a limited pilot in 2024 under the Biden administration, the Direct File program allowed taxpayers in certain ...

Taxes are confusing, and tax software can be, too. In this guide, we explain how tax software works and how it can help you prepare your taxes online.

You already pay a lot in taxes, so it makes sense to try to save money when filing your annual tax return. Under the Biden administration, the IRS expanded the Direct File program, which allows ...