The IRS has ended its Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file simple returns directly with the agency at no cost ...

Americans face a familiar spring deadline to file their federal income taxes, with key dates, filing options, and refund timelines largely unchanged this year. The Internal Revenue Service requires ...

The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

A Treasury watchdog report found that the tax agency projected $61.2 million in costs for the free electronic filing tool in ...

For millions of Americans still waiting to file, procrastination could lead to penalties or delays.

The IRS is urging taxpayers to file electronically and choose direct deposit to speed refunds April 15 remains the deadline ...

The Internal Revenue Service vastly overstated the projected costs of operating the free tax prep program before terminating ...

Over 30 million Americans face higher costs as IRS tax filing costs increase 2026, following the shutdown of the Direct File ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

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Perhaps the easiest way to request an extension is to submit Form 4868 online.