The IRS Direct File system, a government-run tool that let some Americans file their federal taxes directly and for free, won ...

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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Tax season comes with a lot of stress for many Americans, and that may especially be the case in 2026, thanks to the Trump administration's decision to get rid of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) ...

The IRS just killed its free Direct File program, forcing millions back to costly alternatives. Your simple tax return that was free will now cost you hundreds in fees or software charges. Putin ...

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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A father and son who ran a tax return preparation business in Southeast D.C. were indicted on 24 counts of defrauding the IRS, the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the ...

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