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

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

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

The 2026 tax season is here and for millions of taxpayers, the priority is clear: to file their taxes for free, safely and ...

The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want help filing your taxes.

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

Taxpayers can e-file their federal tax returns earlier than the official opening of the tax filing season at www.IRS.gov/FreeFile Eligible taxpayers can get a head ...