The IRS free tax filing program, known as Direct File, has faced heavy Republican scrutiny since its 2024 launch. Direct File expanded to more than 30 million taxpayers across 25 states for the 2025 ...
Each year, Americans spend an average of $240 to prepare and file their annual tax returns, according to the IRS Taxpayer ...
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 ...
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.
The Treasury Department ended the IRS’s Direct File program in November 2025, a move announced by Treasury Secretary and IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent, who said other options would serve taxpayers ...
The IRS has expanded its Direct File program to eight more states, but its future remains uncertain over government scale back from the Trump administration. IRS expands Direct File program to more ...
NEW YORK — More New Yorkers can file their taxes online for free with the expansion of the state's Direct File pilot program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that in 2025 there will be ...