Sigh. Another tax season is upon us. I filed my taxes with TurboTax, exploring its newest features and free or low-cost filing options.

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.

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

Tax season has arrived and after the passage of the 2025 tax bill, millions are going to see changes from the previous year.

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.

So, here’s how you can file your taxes at no cost to yourself. According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program is a great way for eligible ...

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

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