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IRS Direct File won't be back next year; Here's what it means for your taxes

The IRS Direct File program, a free electronic system for filing tax returns, will not be available for the 2026 tax season. This decision was confirmed by the Trump administration. The announcement ...
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IRS Shuts Down Free Direct File Tool—Here’s What Taxpayers Can Use Instead

The IRS is suspending the Direct File program, a free guided tax software for taxpayers in 25 states, for the upcoming filing season. Other free federal tax preparation programs will still be ...
Forbes

New Direct File Program Lets Some Taxpayers Send Returns Right To The IRS

Caren Weiner is the lead editor for consumer finance at Forbes Advisor. During her decades as a personal finance journalist, she has covered mutual funds, taxes, banking and health insurance ...
CNET

How the IRS Free File Program Really Works (and Its Limitations)

With two days left in 2024's tax filing season, Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done on time. IRS Free File is a partnership between the IRS and seven of the country’s biggest ...
The New York Times

The I.R.S. Shut Its Direct File, but Here Are Other Free Filing Options

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers. By Ann Carrns See more of our coverage in your ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

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 ...
Chicago Tribune

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar ...
CNBC

IRS extends Free File tax program through 2029

The IRS has extended the Free File program through 2029, continuing its partnership with a coalition of private tax software companies. IRS Free File remains open for 2023 returns through the Oct. 15 ...
CNBC

IRS' free Direct File program expands to 25 states — but still faces Republican scrutiny

Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, has expanded to limited taxpayers in 25 states for 2024 returns. But the program's future remains uncertain amid pushback from Republicans who will soon ...
The Hill

The IRS is launching a direct file pilot program for the 2024 tax season — here is how it will work

WASHINGTON (AP) — As income tax filing season officially starts on Monday, a limited number of taxpayers in 12 states will soon be eligible to join an IRS pilot program that will allow them to ...
Los Angeles Times

New IRS Direct File program now available in California

If you’re a California resident and haven’t done your federal tax return for 2023, you now have another, more user-friendly option online: the free Direct File service from the IRS. It’s not for ...