IRS Direct File is gone. See other free, low-cost tax filing programs

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...
Forbes

IRS Kills Off Popular Free Direct File Option For The 2026 Tax Filing Season

The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...
CNET

Best Free Tax Software for DIY Filers in 2026

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.
USA Today

IRS Direct File ends. Here are other free or low-cost tax-filing options to consider.

Americans will have one fewer free option to file their taxes in 2026 after the Trump administration killed IRS Direct File. Without it, Direct File supporters said Americans will end up spending more ...