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

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

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

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With the IRS's Direct File program no longer available, taxpayers face the challenge of saving on tax preparation costs.

The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday that the opening day of tax season this year will be Monday, Jan. 26. That’s the first day that U.S. taxpayers can file their income tax returns for the ...

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Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the ...

No new stimulus checks are approved, and the IRS has not confirmed December payments. The last official relief was $1,400 credits tied to 2021 returns, with deadlines now passed. Trump’s proposed ...