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

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

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Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want help filing your taxes.

The IRS will extend the Free File program through October 2029, following an agreement to continue making free private-sector tax software available to taxpayers. WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: People use ...

Rushing to file your federal income taxes? Well, the Internal Revenue Service will have one tool called Free File up and running Friday, ahead of the official start of tax season later this month. The ...