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

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

The IRS Direct File program is no longer available. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free ...

Filing your taxes is already a painful enough process without having to pay to do it. The good news? There are plenty of ways to file for free. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News ...