You can file for a free tax extension in minutes if you can't make the April 15 deadline. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

The 2026 tax filing season is in full swing at the IRS. And although doing one’s taxes is a near-universally dreaded task, there is a glimmer of good news: It doesn’t have to be expensive. Direct File ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

Millions of Americans can prepare and file their federal income tax returns this month through IRS Free File, the Internal Revenue Service announced Friday. IRS Free File is a program that allows U.S.

The last day to file 2025 state and federal income tax returns is Wednesday, April 15. If you haven't filed, it's time to get ...

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IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The official start of tax season isn’t until Jan. 26, but the IRS is already accepting individual tax returns to be processed ...

Sen. Chris Coons advocates for Direct File Act, legislation that would allow taxpayers to file directly with the IRS.