The Treasury Department said in an October report to Congress that participation in the Direct File program was low and the ...

This easy tax filing system, which was previously provided through the IRS, will no longer be available to filers in 2026 ...

The IRS cited low usage and high costs as reasons for shuttering the program, which began during the previous administration.

The new program, Direct File, helped low- and moderate-income taxpayers file their returns more easily, and had been ...

The Trump administration says the Free File program offered through commercial tax preparation companies is a more effective ...

The IRS has decided not to continue its Direct File program, leaving many taxpayers, especially Latinos, seeking ...

Direct File, the free, government-provided alternative to services like TurboTax, won't be available for the 2026 tax season, ...

The New Year means it's time to start thinking about filing your taxes. There are some changes that should make it easier when it comes to finding free online tax filing if you qualify. It's known as ...

After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states. The new system, called Direct File, is a free online tool.