IRS Direct File is gone. See other free, low-cost tax filing programs

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

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

Graham: Will Direct File hold tax prep firms accountable?

For the typical American, paying federal income taxes is the most boring — and terrifying — thing we do every year. It’s boring because auto mechanics and nurses and sales people have to dig around in ...
Nextgov

IRS returns to relying on tax prep companies for free filing options without Direct File

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The IRS is recommitting to its decades-old partnership with tax prep companies as the main option for Americans to file their taxes ...
Austin American-Statesman

Elon Musk 'deleted' IRS Direct File: Should taxpayers worry about their tax returns?

The average American who hires a tax preparer to file even a simple return will spend upwards of $200, according to industry estimates. This year, however, taxpayers have more options than ever to ...
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How to save $290 on tax prep after the Direct File shutdown

With the IRS's Direct File program no longer available, taxpayers face the challenge of saving on tax preparation costs.