Elizabeth Warren didn't use the free government tax-filing system she promoted when Direct File became available in ...

The federal government tested a free, direct online tax-filing program for two years but with the change in administrations shut it down. There are still ways, though, to file your return at no charge ...

(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 ...

FILE - In this photo illustration, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen and the United States flag in the background. (Photo Illustration by Thomas ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed. An email sent Monday from IRS official ...

As tax season shifts into high gear, Americans with relatively simple financial pictures will find one less filing option on the menu. For the last two years, the IRS has offered a free in-house ...

This week the IRS expects a surge of calls and filings, so anyone filing now should expect longer phone waits and heavier traffic on online services. Choose e-file with direct deposit and you’ll ...

Here are some reasons your tax refund may take a while to receive this year – and tips for what you can do if yours is late.

The Trump administration has decided not to offer Direct File, the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and the program’s future is unclear. The program was praised for making tax ...