How to use IRS Free File, and other ways to file your 2026 taxes free online

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2026—What Cost-Conscious Filers Need to Know

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

How to file your taxes for free, according to the IRS

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military status. The IRS said all taxpayers and active-duty military personnel with ...
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How to file for bankruptcy

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Tax season 2026 is here: Here’s how to file for free

Listen, filing for your taxes can be annoying enough. And paying places like TurboTax to do it can add to the aggravation. So ...
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Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

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 ...

Tax season has started. Here's how North Carolinians can file for free

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.