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

The IRS shut down its Direct File tax filing system, leaving taxpayers with one less option to file their returns for free.

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

Several months after the Trump administration ended the IRS’ direct file program, some lawmakers are working to reinstate ...

A group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to codify the IRS Direct File program, which the Trump ...

The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options it offers through tax prep companies in a partnership called Free File.

IRS Direct File is the nation's first free tax filing system. A Treasury Department official told BI it was a failed program ...

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.

The IRS is phasing out paper checks for tax refunds. Learn the benefits of direct deposit and follow our simple, step-by-step ...