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.
It's officially tax season. The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2026 filing period for the 2025 tax year on Jan. 26.
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The discerning investor: The IRS is ready for your 2025 tax return
The IRS tax-filing season opens Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, and this year, there are some important changes to note. Direct File ...
Direct File was the e-filing program that allowed “eligible taxpayers to file their federal individual income tax return ...
IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.
The Trump administration has shut down the IRS "Direct File" program, which was a free tax filing option. Critics of Direct File cited high development costs and low user participation for its closure ...
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