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 ...

If you're a student, you may have to use several different software programs for various purposes. Apps for taking notes during class, programs to edit photos for an assignment or word processors to ...

The IRS Direct File program was eliminated for the 2026 tax filing season. However, there are still several free tax preparation software options for some filers.