TurboTax is just one of the many commercial tax-prep companies with a free tier. H&R Block is one of the most popular, thanks to its easy-to-navigate interface. FreeTaxUSA supports more schedules, ...

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

And plenty of filing options, including an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) platform that’s free. An agency press release wants ...

But when you finally do gather your paperwork and prepare to take on the annual responsibility and headache, first determine whether you're able to make it that much easier — by using the Internal ...

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

Americans spend an average of $250 to have someone else handle their taxes. But many taxpayers can get free help in preparing ...

The IRS still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free tools ...

Paying to file your taxes feels like a kick in the teeth when you’re already paying Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Add in the fact that the Trump administration pulled the plug on the free IRS ...

(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 ...

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...