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 ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

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If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and documentation you need. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team.

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 ...

The tax deadline will be here before you know it. The good news is that there are a few different options to file your taxes for free in 2026 — and many of them offer guided support to make sure you ...

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Tax season has a way of sneaking up on people. One day it’s football season, the next you’re digging through drawers for W-2s and wondering how long you really have before the IRS wants its paperwork.

The 2026 US tax season is approaching, and taxpayers are already preparing for important deadlines and filing requirements. Traditionally, the IRS begins processing individual returns in late January, ...

We now know the date the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting and processing tax returns. The tax agency said the nation’s filing season will start Monday, Jan. 26. You can submit returns ...