For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

“IRS Free File demonstrates the IRS’s commitment to providing taxpayers an easy and secure way to prepare and file their federal tax return at no cost,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J.

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.

For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs. So why ...