The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

Qualified taxpayers can get free tax preparation, electronic filing and direct deposit of their federal tax refund, if they’re owed one, using guided tax preparation software with IRS Free File. Those ...

The deadline for filing federal tax returns for tax year 2024 is April 15, 2025. If you haven't filed yet, you might be able to do so for free online through the IRS Free File portal, which offers ...

In-app e-file service (Recommended): This option eliminates the need for an SSA User ID, as Halfpricesoft.com files on behalf of the employer. This requires the purchase of both the ezW2 e-file ...