The IRS Direct File system, a government-run tool that let some Americans file their federal taxes directly and for free, won ...

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.

The Treasury Department ended the IRS’s Direct File program in November 2025, a move announced by Treasury Secretary and IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent, who said other options would serve taxpayers ...

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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The agency will begin accepting returns the last week of January with the deadline to file set for April 15, 2026.

IRS Direct File allowed over 250,000 Americans to file taxes free, but was discontinued due to costs. Free File, VITA, TCE, and MilTax offer conditional free federal filing for eligible groups.