A Treasury watchdog report found that the tax agency projected $61.2 million in costs for the free electronic filing tool in ...

The Internal Revenue Service vastly overstated the projected costs of operating the free tax prep program before terminating ...

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 still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

Many Americans expect a tax refund this year but will the government shutdown impact how fast you get it? Learn how to track your federal tax refund ...

The Trump administration has decided not to offer Direct File, the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and the program’s future is unclear. The program was praised for making tax ...

The IRS is speeding up direct deposit refunds while paper filers face delays. This shift highlights a growing technological ...

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.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Tax filing season has started, and to get a refund quickly, taxpayers need to submit their 2025 tax returns ...

Any taxpayer or family who earned $89,000 or less in 2025 may use a free filing option for a tax return using the IRS website. In New York, taxpayers who earned $89,000 or less can file online for ...