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How to File Your 2026 Taxes for Free (Really!)

Looking for ways to file taxes for free? From IRS Free File to various software programs and apps, there are a number of options to explore.
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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 ...

How to file your tax return for free: Facts about 2026 IRS Free File

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...
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How to file your taxes for free in 2026

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

IRS tax deadline 2026: What is Form 4868? Here's how to request a 6-month tax extension

Taxpayers who cannot meet the April 15 deadline can request an automatic six-month extension by submitting Form 4868 to the ...
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IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...