The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools for certain filers.

Believe it or not, it's possible to prepare and file your income taxes without spending a dime. We've reviewed the leading ...

Starting Jan. 26, all taxpayers, including those with an AGI above $89,000, can use the Free File Fillable Forms. As detailed ...

TurboTax is just one of the many commercial tax-prep companies with a free tier. H&R Block is one of the most popular, thanks ...

Taxpayers can e-file their federal tax returns earlier than the official opening of the tax filing season at www.IRS.gov/FreeFile Eligible taxpayers can get a head ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

Looking for ways to file taxes for free? From IRS Free File to various software programs and apps, there are a number of options to explore.

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

Filing your income tax return can be, for many, a dreaded annual task. And paying to file unnecessarily can only add insult to injury. Still, many eligible filers fail to take advantage of a free ...

Free Federal Tax Filing — and Free State Filing in Many Cases — Available ahead of the official opening of the tax filing season at IRS.gov/FreeFile WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers ...