What to know: Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 ...
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 ...
The New York Times

I.R.S. Expands Its Free Tax Filing Option

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 ...
CNET

IRS Ended Its Direct File Tax Program. Here Are the Best Options to File for Free in 2026

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