Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

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The IRS will soon open the 2026 tax season. Here's how to save a few bucks by filing your income taxes for free.

Tax season officially starts on January 26, and this year brings major changes thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July 2025. These changes affect your 2025 return filed in ...

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

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Can’t wait to file for a refund? Qualified taxpayers can start today, says the Internal Revenue Service. Using Free File can ...

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