Jan 9, 2026 · Prepare and file your federal income tax return online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms. It's safe, easy and no cost to you.

5 hours ago · While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program can already submit their federal returns, the agency said in a recent ...

Direct File is now a permanent IRS service that helps people save time and money by filing their taxes online, for free, directly with the IRS. Direct File is safe and easy to use; no fees, no surprises.

Jan 6, 2026 · The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options that are still available.

3 days ago · Tax season officially opens on January 26. But you'll have one less way to file taxes for free this year. Here's what you need to know.

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9 hours ago · IRS Free File is now open, letting eligible taxpayers prepare returns early, claim credits for free and file once tax season officially begins.

3 days ago · Who is eligible for IRS Free File? For 2026, taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $89,000 or less in 2025 qualify to use guided tax software products through IRS Free File.

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2 days ago · If you don't want to spend money to give Uncle Sam his due, here are more free options for federal filing.