Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...

According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program — which opened up last Friday — is a great way for eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their ...

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

The IRS has announced that taxpayers can use the IRS Free File Guided Software to prepare and submit their tax returns ahead ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

The IRS will soon open the 2026 tax season. Here's how to save a few bucks by filing your income taxes for free.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ended the agency’s free service that allowed people to file their taxes directly.

The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want help filing your taxes.