Direct File was the e-filing program that allowed “eligible taxpayers to file their federal individual income tax return ...

The IRS tax-filing season opens Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, and this year, there are some important changes to note. Direct File ...

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The future of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Direct File program, an initiative that allows millions of taxpayers to file their federal taxes free and directly, could be at risk. This week, the ...

The Internal Revenue Service has shut down its Direct File free tax-filing program, sending an email to the 25 states that offered it this year. The email was sent to the state departments of revenue ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

The IRS Direct File program will not be offered for the 2026 filing season, leaving potentially millions of taxpayers without this free file option. The program, which allowed residents in 25 pilot ...

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 ...

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Tax season 2026 opened on Monday, Jan. 26, and some filers already know they'll need an extension to file. Here's how to get a tax-filing extension.