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Best Free Tax Software for DIY Fliers in 2026

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

IRS Free File Now Open for 2026 - The Free File Alliance Offers Taxpayers Free Federal Tax Filing via Industry-Leading Tax Software

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...
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Best Tax Software of 2025: Compare Features, Prices and Free Filing Options

Tax software evolves year to year, and your needs may have too. Whether you’re filing a simple W-2 return or managing freelance income and deductions, there’s a platform that fits. Read Next: 3 ...
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Death to Free Taxes: IRS Officially Ends Its Direct File Tax Filing Software

Rumors of the demise of the free IRS tax filing software Direct File have been circulating since Tax Day 2025. On Monday, the IRS officially ended the program, at least for 2026. In a letter ...

IRS shuts down Direct File. Here's how NC tax payers can file for free

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.

Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 ...