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

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.

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

What forms you need, when to file, federal and state deadlines, and how to avoid penalties.

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