This season, Americans will have one fewer free option to use when filing their 2025 income taxes. Direct File, launched during former President Joe Biden’s term, was meant to simplify federal tax ...

The IRS has removed its free Direct File option for taxes. Most taxpayers can use the official Free File program. There are several other ways to file taxes for no charge. Tax filing season officially ...

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool that let some taxpayers submit returns online at no cost. The move affects ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804. The big surprise in the most recent statistics? IRS.gov traffic continues to ...