We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

Each IRS Free File partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which can include age, income, state residency or military ...

According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency’s Free File program — which opened up ...

To manage your information, file taxes and stay updated on your returns, you’ll want to create a MyBlock account. This portal ...

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

The IRS has announced that taxpayers can use the IRS Free File Guided Software to prepare and submit their tax returns ahead ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS ...

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

If your income, investments or life circumstances have changed, it may be time to switch tax software. Find the best tax ...

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 ...