Benefits of using IRS Free File guided tax software include: E-filing remains the fastest and most secure way to file a tax ...

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.

TurboTax is just one of the many commercial tax-prep companies with a free tier. H&R Block is one of the most popular, thanks to its easy-to-navigate interface. FreeTaxUSA supports more schedules, ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

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

Still haven’t filed your taxes? Don’t worry, you still have a month’s worth of time. And plenty of filing options, including an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) platform that’s free. An agency press ...

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 ...

The United Way of Central New York is offering free tax preparation and filing for people or families who earn a combined $69,000 or less. There are two sessions, one on Saturday and one April 11.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The official start of tax season isn’t until Jan. 26, but the IRS is already accepting individual tax returns to be processed ...

You may think “free” tax filing means zero cost, nothing to lose, no catch. But free in 2026 often means “free until something valuable gets rolled out of your digital backpack.” Here’s our ...

The deadline to submit federal taxes is April 15, and for those who need help, a local program is offering free assistance.