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

The IRS will open the 2026 tax season in a few days, but you'll need your W-2 to begin the personal income tax-filing process. The IRS received more than 11 million tax returns by the end of January ...

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