How to use IRS Free File, and other ways to file your 2026 taxes free online

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

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

This free option still lets you file your 2025 tax return online, no hidden fees - here’s how it works

The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...

How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2026—What Cost-Conscious Filers Need to Know

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

How H&R Block's Experts Can Help You Avoid Common Filing Mistakes

Tax filing mistakes can happen to anyone, even if you have a fairly straightforward return. Some mistakes will simply delay ...

Everything You Need to Know for the 2026 Tax Filing Season

The 2026 tax filing season starts next week and taxpayers will get more than two months to file their 2025 returns and take advantage of the new tax breaks.

There's still a way at the IRS to do your 2025 return online for free

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...
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IRS accepting tax returns now: How to e-file, track your refund, more

Tax season is officially underway, as the Internal Revenue Service started processing returns Monday. The agency expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ...

6 ways to file your taxes for free

TurboTax 's free edition lets you report W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends. According to TurboTax, ...