While the IRS hasn’t officially confirmed that the program is dead, the website indicates that the program is closed—and ...

Taxpayers in 25 states will need to find a new way to file their taxes in 2026 as the IRS has shut down the free Direct File ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program.

Direct File, the free, government-provided alternative to services like TurboTax, won't be available for the 2026 tax season, ...

The IRS Direct File will not be available for the upcoming tax filing season. However, other programs like the Free File and ...

Direct File has ended. Americans who used the free tax-filing program will have to find a new option. Here are some ...

The IRS is pulling the plug on one of its most popular pilot initiatives just as millions of Americans prepare for the 2026 ...

The deadline for filing federal tax returns for tax year 2024 is April 15, 2025. If you haven't filed yet, you might be able to do so for free online through the IRS Free File portal, which offers ...

I remember the first time I filed my taxes. I was dropping something off at the post office when I saw tables full of cardboard boxes filled with forms with the now-familiar IRS eagle and scales logo.

As the end of tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds South Carolina taxpayers that IRS Free File is a quick and easy way to file federal tax returns for free. IRS Free File lets ...

If you requested an automatic six-month extension to file your federal tax return using Form 4868, your new deadline is Wednesday, October 15, 2025. That extra time can help you organize your ...