Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.
The Internal Revenue Service is giving a quiet head start to millions of taxpayers this year, effectively opening a back door ...
IRS announces 2026 tax filing season begins Jan. 26, with Free File program starting Jan. 9 for taxpayers earning $84,000 or less, while taxpayers have a April 15 deadline.
IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...
The Treasury Department ended the IRS’s Direct File program in November 2025, a move announced by Treasury Secretary and IRS ...
The IRS tax-filing season opens Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, and this year, there are some important changes to note. Direct File ...
IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.
The Internal Revenue Service announced it would be accepting tax returns from eligible taxpayers for the 2026 filing season ...
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When does IRS e-file open for 2026?

File will January 26, 2026. This is earlier than we projected, and a day earlier than last year. With this date in mind, you can estimate your tax refund timeline. Based on public comments from ...
The 2026 tax filing season starts next week and taxpayers will get more than two months to file their 2025 returns and take ...
You already pay a lot in taxes, so it makes sense to try to save money when filing your annual tax return. Under the Biden administration, the IRS expanded the Direct File program, which allows ...