Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

Taxpayers can e-file their federal tax returns earlier than the official opening of the tax filing season at www.IRS.gov/FreeFile Eligible taxpayers can get a head ...

Several free tax filing options remain available, including IRS Free File, VITA/TCE programs, and services from companies ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their tax returns as Free federal tax preparation and e-filing software is now ...

Dear Action Line: What is the Free File program you have mentioned in regard to income tax returns? - L.K., Tulsa Taxpayers can prepare and e-file their federal income tax returns for free through the ...

You read it right. Windows File Explorer has its own option for adding tags to files. Though it is a little cumbersome, the option is free of cost, and you wouldn’t ...