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 ...

With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing ...

There are several ways to file your taxes for free. IRS Free File and the free versions of popular tax prep programs are just a few options to explore. Many, or all, of the products featured on this ...

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

The IRS’s Free File program is open again this tax season, marking its 23rd year as a free, online tax preparation option for millions of Americans. For 2025, the IRS has made a major expansion to ...

Danni Santana spent nine years as an editor and business journalist covering industries including sports, retail, restaurants, and personal finance. He is a graduate of the Craig Newmark Graduate ...

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 ...

IRS Free File offers free guided tax preparation for low-income taxpayers and free electronic fillable forms for all taxpayers. IRS Direct File offers free direct filing for taxpayers with simple ...

Millions of taxpayers can file for free this year using the IRS' Direct File system. Launched by the agency as a pilot program in 12 states, Direct File processed approximately 140,000 returns in 2024 ...

Korrena Bailie has over a decade of experience reporting and editing personal finance stories and reviews. Her work has been featured in Wirecutter, The New York Times, Bankrate and Credit Karma.