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.

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 to its easy-to-navigate interface. FreeTaxUSA supports more schedules, ...

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 ...

Mansfield is offering free city income tax preparation help to residents, with added office space and adjusted hours near the deadline.

Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, despite 70% of filers qualifying. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

State individual income tax returns must be filed electronically or postmarked through the U.S. Postal Service by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, April 15. For more information about e-filing, go ...

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