A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

The deadline for filing federal tax returns for tax year 2024 is April 15, 2025. If you haven't filed yet, you might be able to do so for free online through the IRS Free File portal, which offers ...

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 ...

Tax season is here again, which means it is time to start working on preparing your return (and paying any balance due) ahead of the April 15 filing deadline. As usual, many people will have the ...

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you’re already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of U.S. households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.So why ...

edit: wait, this is different from Free Fillable Forms? The Free Fillable Forms offering is decent. It does some of the math for you, and tt even catches lots of mistakes ... but not in real time. You ...