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IRS eliminates Direct File. How can I file my taxes for free now?

amefika6 months ago06 mins

Direct File, the IRS’s short-lived, free tax filing tool, has officially ended and closed less than two years after its launch amid shifting priorities in Washington. During its brief operation, Direct File provided taxpayers with a simplified, upsell-free way to file their federal taxes for free. Nearly 300,000 taxpayers in 25 states used it in…

IRS Shuts Down Free Direct File Tool: Here’s What Taxpayers Can Use Instead

amefika7 months ago03 mins

HABesen/Getty Images The IRS is discontinuing the Direct File program, free guided tax software for taxpayers in 25 states, for the upcoming filing season. Other free federal tax preparation programs will continue to be available during the 2026 filing season for many taxpayers. A free tax preparation program used by thousands of taxpayers will not…