Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

It's that dreaded time of year again when income tax returns must be prepared, with the traditional April 15 filing deadline, but the good new is there's help available and for most people, it's free.

The 2026 tax season is well underway, with a little less than a month until the April 15 deadline. Close to 90% of filers expect a refund, according to a new LendingTree survey, and a third of them ...

Looking for ways to file taxes for free? From IRS Free File to various software programs and apps, there are a number of ...

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

Hey Watchdog! I saw a short item in the news recently that the Internal Revenue Service was stopping something called Direct File. I never heard of it and wonder if it will affect me. Watchdog: Direct ...

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