The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

This free and open-source file manager app for Windows 11 makes Microsoft's File Explorer look antiquated by comparison.

The 2026 tax season will open on Monday, Jan. 26, and you may save a few bucks on filing fees if you qualify to use the IRS' free filing system.

IRS Free File is now accepting federal tax returns from eligible taxpayers at no cost. Here are the details.

While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military ...

Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top.

The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season ...

The IRS Direct File system, a government-run tool that let some Americans file their federal taxes directly and for free, won ...

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...