Even though close to 70% percent of taxpayers qualify for IRS Free File, less than 5% actually use it for their federal filings.

Benefits of using IRS Free File guided tax software include: E-filing remains the fastest and most secure way to file a tax ...

IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

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

The tax deadline will be here before you know it. The good news is that there are a few different options to file your taxes for free in 2026 — and many of them offer guided support to make sure you ...

The IRS’s Free File program is marking its 23rd year as a free online tax prep option. Chris Gash for Money The IRS’s Free File program is open again this tax season, marking its 23rd year as a free, ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax ...

The IRS is continuing the trend of expanding eligibility for its long-standing free tax filing partnership program. IRS Free File is entering its 24th year this tax season, offering millions of ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...