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.

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

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

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 will no longer be issuing tax refunds by paper check to most individual taxpayers who file 2025 tax returns. In 2025, the IRS kicked off the tax season on Monday Jan. 27 when the agency began ...

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 ...

It's almost tax season! And the number one question we see every year is: when can I expect my tax refund? Most taxpayers receive their IRS tax refund within 21 days of filing, but actual dates vary ...

On Thursday, in a post on X, Warren said that her new bill ensures that a “math mistake” in tax filings does not cost taxpayers “a fortune or hours of work.” The legislation essentially mandates the ...

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Amid October headlines about the government shutdown, the IRS made a significant announcement without much ...