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

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

Filing taxes online through a tax professional? IRS Form 8879 serves as your electronic go-ahead to file taxes online. Think of IRS Form 8879 like your digital signature for your tax return. It’s one ...

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

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