“IRS Free File demonstrates the IRS’s commitment to providing taxpayers an easy and secure way to prepare and file their federal tax return at no cost,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J.

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 ...

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 ...

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

The federal government tested a free, direct online tax-filing program for two years but with the change in administrations shut it down. There are still ways, though, to file your return at no charge ...

The 2026 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It doesn’t have to be expensive. Direct File ...

The IRS Free File program is a collaboration between the Internal Revenue Service and leading tax preparation software companies. For the 2026 tax season, which covers 2025 income, the Adjusted Gross ...

A partial government shutdown began in late January, lapsing funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

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

For years, filing a basic tax return in the United States has often meant paying a private company for the privilege of telling the government how much you owe. Now the Internal Revenue Service is ...

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 ...