The IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your federal return for free, is still up and running, for now.

In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, ...

Tax season is officially underway. The IRS expects over 140 million people to file tax returns before the April 15 deadline.

"Our IRS Direct File customer service representatives can provide technical support and answer basic tax law questions related to the pilot’s tax scope – in both English and Spanish," the IRS said.

Sign-in to Direct File securely using your email and a secure password to verify your identity. The IRS lets you access most tax tools with one account using the same login and password. If you ...

The Idaho State Tax Commission announced this week it is participating in the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File program, where individuals can prepare and file their taxes free online ...

Some tax software providers give you access to an expert via live chat ... free tax software for qualifying filers through its Direct File program. What's the difference between paid and free ...

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) Jan. 17 issued a press release announcing the availability of the IRS Direct File program for Wisconsin taxpayers to file their federal income tax returns ...

Part of that expansion includes the Direct File program to taxpayers in 25 states, up from 12 in its pilot year last filing season. Similar to third-party digital filing tools, Direct File allows ...

Free File also includes access to free state tax returns for some ... directly with the IRS and get a quicker turnaround on your direct deposit refund through the Direct File Program.

One tax filing service Californians can consider is Direct File, a free web-based service that works on phones, laptops, tablets and desktop computers and guides taxpayers to prepare and file ...