The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

From free filing and bigger child tax credits to no tax on tips and overtime, here's every 2026 tax change you need to know ...

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 ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, several free tax preparation software options are available for those with 2025 income of $89,000 or less and for ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

The new income limit for IRS Free File is $5,000 higher than last year, marking one of the largest annual increases in the program’s history.

Filing your income tax return can be, for many, a dreaded annual task. And paying to file unnecessarily can only add insult to injury. Still, many eligible filers fail to take advantage of a free ...

Vlad Rusz is a CPA at Centaur Digital Corp, helping busy business owners efficiently manage their accounting systems. The IRS, and some online tax preparation companies, offer a way to file a personal ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.

More taxpayers are filing their own returns as new tools and changes in the tax landscape drive record DIY participation in ...