Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want help filing your taxes.

Although Direct File will no longer be available in 2026, there are still numerous online tools and apps that offer free tax ...

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