The Direct File program was built by the IRS to allow people with relatively simple returns to file them online without using third-party software.

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The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

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U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Walters: Los Angeles and Bay Area voters to decide whether to hike already high ...

The U.S. tax season is here, and the deadline for filing has been set at April 15, 2026, but this year, there are significant changes, including higher deductions and credits, to be kept in mind. The ...

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 ...

(NEXSTAR) – A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one less way to file in 2026. While nearly 300,000 taxpayers used IRS Direct File last year, the ...

Need more time to file your 2025 tax return? Request an IRS extension before April 15 to avoid a late-filing penalty of up to 25% of unpaid taxes.

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds taxpayers that the deadline to file personal income tax returns and pay any taxes owed (or request an extension) is midnight on Wednesday, ...