IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

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Here’s what you need to know if you want to file your taxes with H&R Block’s tax prep software this year.

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.

The IRS eliminated one of the free and easiest ways to file income tax returns, but other free file options remain.

So, here’s how you can file your taxes at no cost to yourself. According to a press release sent by the Internal Revenue ...

Taxes are complicated enough without the added stress of figuring out which tax software will work best for you. While you ...

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 ...

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.