Nextgov

Senators demand to know the IRS’ path forward following the end of Direct File

The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options ...

File Your Federal and State Tax Returns for Free with the TurboTax DIY Mobile App

TurboTax is offering a great incentive where you can file both your federal and state returns for $0, guaranteed, with no ...
CNET

Today Is the First Day You Can File 2025 Income Taxes. The Deadlines You Need to Know for Tax Season 2026

Early birds can submit their 2025 tax returns today and receive their potential tax refunds in two to three weeks. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

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 ...
Austin American-Statesman

When does the IRS start accepting tax returns? First day to file, how to track tax refunds

Get your W-2s ready. The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, when the agency officially opens the 2026 tax filing season. “The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers ...
The Hill

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(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 ...