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This free option still lets you file your 2025 tax return online, no hidden fees - here’s how it works

Filing your 2025 federal tax return online for free is still very much possible in the 2026 tax season, despite widespread confusion after the IRS shut down its Direct File pilot. The key is knowing ...
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IRS returns to relying on tax prep companies for free filing options without Direct File

A new report from the tax agency that was requested by congressional Republicans said that dropping Direct File “is in the best interests of American taxpayers and the IRS.” IRS Customer Experience ...