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 still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain 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 ...

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

Filing your taxes is already a painful enough process without having to pay to do it. The good news? There are plenty of ways to file for free this tax season — even with the shuttering of the IRS ...

Believe it or not, it's possible to prepare and file your income taxes without spending a dime. We've reviewed the leading ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that's no longer an option.

The tax deadline will be here before you know it. The good news is that there are a few different options to file your taxes for free in 2026 — and many of them offer guided support to make sure you ...

Millions of Americans can prepare and file their federal income tax returns this month through IRS Free File, the Internal Revenue Service announced Friday. IRS Free File is a program that allows U.S.

The IRS’s Free File program is marking its 23rd year as a free online tax prep option. Chris Gash for Money The IRS’s Free File program is open again this tax season, marking its 23rd year as a free, ...

Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Angus King, I-Maine, are opening an investigation into the Trump administration’s decision to end the Biden-era free online tax filing program, Direct File. They ...

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 ...