Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you're already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

Direct File — the short-lived, free IRS tax-filing tool — is officially over, shut down less than two years after launch amid shifting priorities in Washington. During its brief run, Direct File gave ...

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 agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers. By Ann Carrns The federal government tested a free, ...

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...

Tax season is almost here. There are several changes to the U.S. tax code this year, and if you need help navigating the process, there are lots of options to file for free from Mississippi. Here's ...

The 2026 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS ahead of Wednesday’s filing deadline. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It ...

Believe it or not, it's possible to prepare and file your income taxes without spending a dime. We've reviewed the leading online tax services to help you find the top free options. I write about ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

Taxpayers can avail themselves of in-person or online tax prep assistance or use free versions of commercial software from such brands as TaxAct and TaxSlayer. They must earn no more than $89,000 a ...