The Mercury News: How to use IRS Free File, and other ways to file your 2026 taxes free online
How to use IRS Free File, and other ways to file your 2026 taxes free online
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 ...
The Internal Revenue Service’s free online filing system is no more. First rolled out as a limited pilot in 2024 under the Biden administration, the Direct File program allowed taxpayers in certain ...
CNBC on MSN: How to file a tax extension for free by the April 15 deadline
You can file an IRS tax extension by April 15 if you need more time on your taxes. Here are some free options.
How to file a tax extension for free by the April 15 deadline
CNET: Can't File Your Income Taxes by Today? You Need to File a Free Extension Now
Can't File Your Income Taxes by Today? You Need to File a Free Extension Now
U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline — have one fewer free option this year.
Investopedia: How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2026—What Cost-Conscious Filers Need to Know
How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2026—What Cost-Conscious Filers Need to Know
Forbes: 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 ...