IRS, Free File

People love the IRS’s free tax filing website. Its future is unclear.
That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax prep services like TurboTax. I described Direct File, which lets you file your tax return online directly with the Internal Revenue Service, as proof that government technology can be pleasant to use.
File Your Tax Return for Free: What to Know About the IRS Free File Program and Its Limitations
With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0.
Rossen Reports: Most affordable tax filing programs
TurboTax offers step-by-step guidance, making it ideal for those who want extra help. It’s free for basic returns, with paid plans starting at $60 for federal and $50 per state. TurboTax Live connects you with experts in real time, starting at $89.
IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program
With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.
A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy
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You Can Still File Taxes Through Credit Karma—But It’s No Longer Completely Free
Those eligible for TurboTax free filing* can file federal and state income tax returns at no cost. TurboTax Free Edition. ~37% of taxpayers qualify. * Some filers may receive a partial ...
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Free Tax Filing Assistance at Tualatin Public Library on March 19, Aimed at Boosting EITC Claims
The Oregon Department of Revenue is offering free tax filing assistance at Tualatin Public Library on March 19, helping ...
400K N.J. retirees can now use this free tax return service
The state also boasted the savings taxpayers will reap by using the free service, which it said the IRS estimates to be worth ...
Free tax preparation program could see big funding boost under Oregon proposal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are proposing to increase the program's funding from $8 million to $14 million per two-year ...
It’s tax prep time. Here’s what you need to know about filing this year.
How all this will affect the processing of tax returns is a matter of speculation, but it seems very unlikely to make the ...
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TurboTax Review 2025: Easy To Use But Can Be Pricey
cost to file your state and federal taxes, what forms you can file for free, ease of use and quality of help content and customer service. Free version available Simple Form 1040 returns ...
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You Probably Qualify to File Your Taxes Through IRS Free File This Year
The IRS’s Free File program is marking its 23rd year as a free online tax prep option. Money; Getty Images The IRS’s Free File program is open again this tax season, marking its 23rd ...
Important business tax deadlines you should know for 2025
Different types of businesses will have different deadlines for their taxes. S-corporations need to file by March 17, 2025.