IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.

TurboTax is just one of the many commercial tax-prep companies with a free tier. H&R Block is one of the most popular, thanks ...

The 2026 tax season kicks off on Jan. 26 and the best way to make filing less painful and time-consuming is to file online. Nearly 40% of taxpayers used tax software or online services to do their ...

It’s income tax season, and most people could get free tax preparation assistance, or free tax-filing software. Here’s how to ...

The agency still offers a Free File program that works with commercial tax software firms. Some companies also offer free ...

Need a little help preparing your taxes? You don’t have to pay big bucks for it. According to an analysis by NerdWallet, 70% of filers qualify for the IRS Free File Program‘s guided tax prep software.

There are three main ways to maximize your tax return. You can file your taxes on your own to save on tax preparation fees. You can work with a financial advisor to develop a tax strategy for your ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, several free tax preparation software options are available for those with 2025 income of $89,000 or less and for ...

The Trump administration may have shuttered Direct File – the IRS’s short-lived experiment in tax-preparation software – but it doesn’t mean you have to pay to file your taxes. There are plenty of ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is open nationwide through April 15, offering free tax preparation and assistance from ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs. So why ...