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IRS Ended Its Direct File Tax Program. Here Are the Best Options to File for Free in 2026

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

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IRS Direct File is gone. See other free, low-cost tax filing programs

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IRS ends free filing service — Taxpayers still have these alternatives

IRS Free File Now Open for 2026 - The Free File Alliance Offers Taxpayers Free Federal Tax Filing via Industry-Leading Tax Software

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

Who is eligible to use the IRS Free File software in 2026?

With the arrival of January 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially kicked off a new tax season by reopening ...

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Best Free Tax Software for DIY Fliers in 2026

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

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