The IRS shut its direct file, but here are other free filing options

The IRS still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

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 ...
CBS News

The IRS free tax-filing program Direct File saved users $160 each. Now it may come to an end.

Data shows the IRS' Direct File free tax-filing tool has helped save taxpayers money. Now lawmakers want to know why the Trump administration may soon pull the plug on the program. The Trump ...
Forbes

Do You Need To File A 2025 Tax Return? And If Not, Should You Anyway?

Tax season opened this year on January 26, 2026, and the IRS expects to process more than 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year. But not everyone is rushing to file, and not ...
The Fayetteville Observer

Deadline to file taxes is tomorrow: What to know about filing for an extension, if you need it

Tax Day is April 15, 2025, unless you were affected by Hurricanes Helene or Milton in Florida. North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene have until May 1, 2025, to file. Several online ...
TweakTown

Files Is the Perfect File Explorer Alternative Every Windows User Should Try

Although Microsoft has improved File Explorer over the years, it still doesn't meet modern expectations. You can't open folders side by side, add tags to folders, pin ...