Gov. Jared Polis asked the federal government to reconsider its decision to halt IRS Direct File in a letter sent Wednesday to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

A memo to states last week confirmed what many have long expected was coming: “IRS Direct File will not be available in Filing Season 2026. No launch date has been set for the future.” Money; Getty Images The IRS Direct File program — a free ...

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The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free tax e-filing option offered by the Internal Revenue ...

The IRS Direct File program was a pilot initiative launched in 2024, designed to allow taxpayers to file their taxes directly with the IRS without intermediaries or fees. During its trial, over 140,000 individuals across 12 states utilized the service ...

Americans will have one fewer free option to file their taxes in 2026 after the Trump administration killed IRS Direct File. Without it, Direct File supporters said Americans will end up spending more time and money to file their taxes. Former Treasury ...

Reports indicate that the Trump administration is planning to eliminate the IRS Direct File program. While Republican lawmakers had previously targeted the program, the free tax software program had been marked as safe for the 2025 season. WASHINGTON, DC ...

If you didn't take advantage of the IRS' free Direct File service this year, you may have missed your chance. According to an AP News report, President Donald Trump plans to end IRS Direct File, the electronic system that lets residents in 25 states file ...