(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 ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

The IRS will open the 2026 tax season in just a few days, but you could be wasting money by paying to file your 2025 income tax returns. According to personal finance resource NerdWallet, roughly 70% ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. But there are still many no-cost filing options available, ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Taxes for 2025 are due for most of us by April 15, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday. If you don't expect to file by then, you can request a six-month extension. If you filed electronically and chose ...

Over 250,000 Americans filed their taxes for free with the Internal Revenue Service last year, using the IRS Direct File option. IRS Direct File was introduced in 2024, and the previous presidential ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

The 2026 tax season is upon us. The IRS will begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 26 and, for most taxpayers, the last day to file is April 15, 2026. People in areas impacted by FEMA-designated ...

A new year means tax season is approaching - and there may be changes ahead. The upcoming tax season could include its share of complications, from potential delays to added confusion, as many ...

Modern home security cameras are packed with more high-tech bells and whistles than ever, but even the smartest AI-equipped lens is useless if you're a total amateur at installation. It's great that ...