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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.

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Americans pay an average of about $290 to file their tax return each year, according to the National Taxpayers Union. There's ...

The 2026 tax season is well underway, with a little less than a month until the April 15 deadline. Close to 90% of filers ...