Some taxpayers can file their returns early, for free: What to know

While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program ...

IRS new tax brackets 2026: What changes for taxpayers filing federal returns, deadlines, refund rules explained

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 federal tax returns on January 26, with April 15 as the filing deadline. Several new tax ...

Millions may qualify for a no-cost way to file taxes

IRS Free File is now open, letting eligible taxpayers prepare returns early, claim credits for free and file once tax season ...
AOL

The IRS's free direct online tax filing tool is being eliminated. Here’s what you need to know.

The Internal Revenue Service’s free online filing system is no more. First rolled out as a limited pilot in 2024 under the Biden administration, the Direct File program allowed taxpayers in certain ...
Forbes

IRS Kills Off Popular Free Direct File Option For The 2026 Tax Filing Season

The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...
CNET

With Direct File at Risk, I Found These 6 Other Free Ways to File Your Taxes

Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the University at Albany. As a former member of CNET's How To team, he wrote about the intersection of policy, information and technology, and ...