The 2026 tax season is well underway, with a little less than a month until the April 15 deadline. Close to 90% of filers ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

With so many online filing platforms available, the best tax software for you is the one that fits your tax situation, helps you file accurately and keeps costs reasonable. Some filers need only a ...

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 ...

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...

You’ve likely heard the phrase, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” While there is such a thing as free tax filing, it’s not always what it seems to be. Tax filing has evolved over the past few ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

This year, H&R Block stands out for tax pro support and its free filing option, while TurboTax earns top marks for ease of use. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Believe it or not, it's possible to prepare and file your income taxes without spending a dime. We've reviewed the leading online tax services to help you find the top free options. I write about ...