IRS, 2025 tax and Direct File
Digest more
Can't wait to file for a refund? Qualified taxpayers can start today, says the Internal Revenue Service. Using Free File can help.
Learn how to file your 2025 US taxes for free in 2026, including IRS deadlines, refund timelines, penalties, extensions, and free tax filing options.
Over 250,000 Americans filed their taxes for free with the Internal Revenue Service last year, using the IRS Direct File option. IRS Direct File was introduced in 2024, and the previous presidential administration announced that it would be permanent in 2025,
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 filing season, with free filing available at IRS.
While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.