A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Data shows the IRS' Direct File free tax-filing tool has helped save taxpayers money. Now lawmakers want to know why the Trump administration may soon pull the plug on the program. The Trump ...