This year, residents of 25 states can do their taxes using the IRS’s free Direct File service, as long as their taxes are relatively simple. This year, residents of 25 states can do their taxes using ...

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You may want to run, you may want to hide, but for most American earners, there's no escape from the inevitable: filing your taxes. The oh-so-joyful tax season is finally upon us, but this year, there ...

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 ...