Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

Taxpayers can e-file their federal tax returns earlier than the official opening of the tax filing season at www.IRS.gov/FreeFile Eligible taxpayers can get a head ...

The 2026 tax season is here and for millions of taxpayers, the priority is clear: to file their taxes for free, safely and ...

The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want help filing your taxes.

Dear Action Line: What is the Free File program you have mentioned in regard to income tax returns? - L.K., Tulsa Taxpayers can prepare and e-file their federal income tax returns for free through the ...