The IRS has ended its Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file simple returns directly with the agency at no cost ...

For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

Americans pay an average of about $290 to file their tax return each year, according to the National Taxpayers Union. There's ...

Deciding whether to pay for an online service, hire an accountant, or use the IRS Free File system depends entirely on how ...

A Treasury watchdog report found that the tax agency projected $61.2 million in costs for the free electronic filing tool in ...

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool ...

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 ...

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

Here's what to know about filing your 2025 tax returns with two weeks left until they're due to the IRS and Colorado Department of Revenue.