For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an ...

The 2026 tax season is well underway, with a little less than a month until the April 15 deadline. Close to 90% of filers ...

Taxpayers can request an extension by submitting Form 4868. Filers can do so electronically through tax software, an IRS ...

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.

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing eligible taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. That doesn't mean there aren't no-cost filing options ...

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 ...

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

Oct. 15 is the tax filing deadline for people who requested an extension Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side E. Napoletano is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert on student loans, taxes ...