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

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Direct File, used by 300,000 people last year, has been discontinued, with Treasury ...

The new income limit for IRS Free File is $5,000 higher than last year, marking one of the largest annual increases in the program’s history. Money; Getty Images The IRS is continuing the trend of ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Walters: Los Angeles and Bay Area voters to decide whether to hike already high ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Anchiy / Getty Images The IRS ...

If you're among the millions of people personal finance resource NerdWallet reported using a free filing system to file income tax returns, you now have one less official option for tax season 2026.

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 ...

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.