When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs. So why ...

IRS Free File, which offers free guided tax preparation for lower-income taxpayers and free electronic fillable forms for all ...

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 ...

A venerable IRS program called Free File allows 70% of taxpayers to file their taxes for free, just as the name implies. Only 2% of taxpayers used the service in 2024. That is the finding of a ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Getty Images The IRS Direct File ...

You may think “free” tax filing means zero cost, nothing to lose, no catch. But free in 2026 often means “free until something valuable gets rolled out of your digital backpack.” Here’s our ...

If you were counting on filing your 2025 taxes directly with the IRS for free, you’ll have to change your plans. That's because IRS Direct File, a program launched two tax seasons ago, was ended by ...

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. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance ...