A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.
(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...
For years, filing a basic tax return in the United States has often meant paying a private company for the privilege of telling the government how much you owe. Now the Internal Revenue Service is ...