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

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

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.

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. In a win for the paid tax prep industry, it looks like the government’s free tax filing program, Direct File, is dead ...

Although Direct File will no longer be available in 2026, there are still numerous online tools and apps that offer free tax ...