While the IRS hasn’t officially confirmed that the program is dead, the website indicates that the program is closed—and ...

Taxpayers in 25 states will need to find a new way to file their taxes in 2026 as the IRS has shut down the free Direct File ...

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

The IRS Direct File will not be available for the upcoming tax filing season. However, other programs like the Free File and ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program.

The IRS is pulling the plug on one of its most popular pilot initiatives just as millions of Americans prepare for the 2026 ...

The deadline for filing federal tax returns for tax year 2024 is April 15, 2025. If you haven't filed yet, you might be able to do so for free online through the IRS Free File portal, which offers ...

Direct File has ended. Americans who used the free tax-filing program will have to find a new option. Here are some ...

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

The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ahead of the federal deadline. Taxpayers residing in a federally declared disaster area may have additional ...

If you requested an automatic six-month extension to file your federal tax return using Form 4868, your new deadline is Wednesday, October 15, 2025. That extra time can help you organize your ...