U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

Ohio taxpayers can access free tax preparation services. Here's who qualifies and how to get assistance.

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

Drury University accounting students are offering free filing assistance through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The service is offered Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. and runs ...

The IRS provides free tax help to people with lower incomes, people with disabilities, non-English speakers and the elderly.

Still haven’t filed your 2024 taxes? You’re behind schedule: For the roughly 20 million Americans who got an extension this spring, income tax returns were due Oct. 15. (Before that, the deadline was ...