Believe it or not, it's possible to prepare and file your income taxes without spending a dime. We've reviewed the leading ...

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

TurboTax is just one of the many commercial tax-prep companies with a free tier. H&R Block is one of the most popular, thanks ...

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version.

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

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It’s income tax season, and most people could get free tax preparation assistance, or free tax-filing software. Here’s how to ...

Nearly half of taxpayers in a survey use some type of tax software, like TurboTax or H&R Block. While tax software can help ...

Too often, taxpayers who use commercial tax preparation software are surprised by charges for additional fees while ...

The 2026 tax season kicks off on Jan. 26 and the best way to make filing less painful and time-consuming is to file online. Nearly 40% of taxpayers used tax software or online services to do their ...