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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 ...

The IRS Direct File program has been under fire from Republicans in Congress since it began. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act didn’t get rid of it, despite language in the House version. Still, the ...

With the start of tax season approaching, Democratic and Republican lawmakers are split on the future of Direct File, the IRS' free tax filing program. The program has been controversial among ...

The IRS Direct File program is expanding to new states and tax situations. The Internal Revenue Service's free tax filing program, Direct File, will be open to residents of 12 new states for the 2025 ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Internal Revenue Service Building is seen on February 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) The Trump ...

As tax season gets underway today, we are happy to say that now about half the country will benefit from the IRS’ free Direct File program, which lets people with relatively straightforward income tax ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.