In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, ...

The best way to make filing your income taxes less painful and time-consuming is to file online.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering an early start to taxpayers looking to get ahead with their filings this year. Beginning Friday, the IRS's Free File program, featuring guided tax ...

With the IRS's Direct File program no longer available, taxpayers face the challenge of saving on tax preparation costs.

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.

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

Trump's Treasury Department calls Direct File 'a failed program' Casey Lantz had a particularly painless time filing her taxes this year - though it may be the last time she can say that. The Seattle ...