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Americans pay an average of about $290 to file their tax return each year, according to the National Taxpayers Union. There's ...

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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.

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 ...

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We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.