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 some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...
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Treasury scraps IRS direct file program

The Treasury Department ended the IRS’s Direct File program in November 2025, a move announced by Treasury Secretary and IRS ...

Taxpayers can still use Direct File for free online filing as of Feb. 7 | Fact check

Though some social media users interpreted Elon Musk's X post as meaning the service was closed, its website remained active ...

IRS shuts down Direct File. Here's how NC tax payers can file for free

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.
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IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers

WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed. An email sent Monday from IRS official ...

How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2026—What Cost-Conscious Filers Need to Know

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.
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IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers

WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed. An email sent Monday from IRS official ...