Many tax-software companies have free tiers, but most only accept federal returns and a limited number of schedules. Through ...

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.

You may think “free” tax filing means zero cost, nothing to lose, no catch. But free in 2026 often means “free until something valuable gets rolled out of your digital backpack.” Here’s our ...

But when you finally do gather your paperwork and prepare to take on the annual responsibility and headache, first determine ...

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 ...

The IRS is still offering its Free File program, which is one of several ways you may be able to file your taxes for free this year ...

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

NEW YORK -- As the tax filing season gets underway, taxpayers in some states will have a new way to file online available to them in "the coming days," the IRS said this week. Direct File, the free ...

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 United Way of Central New York is offering free tax preparation and filing for people or families who earn a combined $69,000 or less. There are two sessions, one on Saturday and one April 11.

The deadline to submit federal taxes is April 15, and for those who need help, a local program is offering free assistance.