A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, several free tax preparation software options are available for those with 2025 income of $89,000 or less and for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two tax giants, H&R Block and Intuit (owner of TurboTax), have spent over $100 million in federal lobbying since 2003. This 2026 ...

The IRS is reminding millions of taxpayers about an important deadline. People who filed for a tax extension have a little ...

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you're already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year. Direct File, used by 300,000 people last year, has been discontinued, with Treasury ...

Prime Meridian, a tax solutions provider, officially launched today with a free tax filing solution supported by former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, who is serving as a strategic advisor for the new ...

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version. You’ve likely heard the phrase, ...

Warren introduced the Direct File Act in February alongside Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), with 160 members of Congress co-sponsoring the measure. The bill would permanently enshrine Direct File in law ...

Filing closer to April 15 will give you time to collect tax documents and help you avoid amending a return, but the more you delay, the more risk you face.

Haven’t filed your taxes? Don’t wait too much longer, the Internal Revenue Service said. People who filed for a tax extension ...