The IRS has extended the Free File program through 2029, continuing its partnership with a coalition of private tax software ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if ...

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The program faced significant political opposition and was shut down in late 2025. As of January 2026, the program will not be available for the current tax season. If you relied on the service before ...

The IRS Direct File program, a free electronic system for filing tax returns, will not be available for the 2026 tax season.

The IRS free tax filing program, known as Direct File, has faced heavy Republican scrutiny since its 2024 launch. Direct File ...

The Internal Revenue Service has shut down its Direct File free tax-filing program, sending an email to the 25 states that ...