IRS Free File, which offers free guided tax preparation for lower-income taxpayers and free electronic fillable forms for all ...

First rolled out as a limited pilot in 2024 under the Biden administration, the Direct File program allowed taxpayers in certain states to file federal tax returns online for free directly with the ...

Basic, Premium, Investment, Self-Employed – all of which are free for federal tax returns. The basic level offers step-by-step onl ...

TurboTax Free Edition is still available for people who have simple 1040 tax returns with no special situations and do not opt for any add-ons. Historically, though, there has been some controversy ...

If you're looking to file your 2025 tax returns online for free, you may have some options. This tax filing season, IRS Direct File—the free tax-filing software that allowed taxpayers in 25 states to ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, several free tax preparation software options are available for those with 2025 income of $89,000 or less and for ...

TaxZerone helps truckers and fleet owners e-file Form 2290 for 2026–27 and receive IRS-stamped Schedule 1 in minutes.

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 ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Letters: With GOP in control, tax changes for wealthy are unlikely Letters: Animal ...

The Direct File system will be open to millions of taxpayers in 25 states, up from 12 last year. But it’s unclear what will happen to the program next year. By Ann Carrns Tax season opens Monday, and ...

The 2025 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It doesn’t have to be expensive. The IRS has ...