IRS Discontinues Popular Free Direct File Option for the 2026 Tax Season
IRS Direct File Program Discontinued It’s official—the Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to e-file their taxes for free through the IRS, has been discontinued, a decision made during the Trump administration. This week, reports emerged indicating that the IRS had sent emails to states notifying them of the program’s closure for the upcoming tax […]
IRS Direct File will not be accessible next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers.
IRS Direct File Program Discontinued for 2026 Season WASHINGTON — The IRS Direct File system, designed to allow free electronic filing of tax returns, will not be available next year, as confirmed by the Trump administration. An email sent by IRS official Cynthia Noe to state auditors mentioned that “IRS Direct File will no longer […]
IRS informs states that Direct File won’t be offered in 2026.
IRS Discontinues Free Online Tax Filing Program The IRS announced that its free online tax filing service, known as Direct File, will not be available for the upcoming 2026 filing season. This news was communicated to the 25 states involved in the program via an email on Monday. Direct File has been operational for the […]
IRS ends free tax filing service, Oregon senator criticizes Trump for harming taxpayers
IRS Discontinues Free Tax Filing Program The Internal Revenue Service informed Oregon and other states on Monday about the discontinuation of the federal free tax filing initiative known as IRS Direct File. This program enabled millions of Americans to submit their federal tax returns online without cost, particularly around the April 15 deadline. As news […]
IRS Direct File will not be offered in 2026, agency informs states
IRS Discontinues Free Online Tax Filing for Upcoming Season The IRS has announced that its free online tax filing platform, known as Direct File, will not be available for the 2026 tax season. On Monday, the agency communicated via email to the 25 states involved with this initiative, stating that “Direct File will not be […]
Families could receive as much as $8,231 from the IRS in 2026
IRS Updates Income Tax Brackets for 2026 The Internal Revenue Service has released new federal income tax brackets for the year 2026. These updates outline the income ranges that will determine federal income tax obligations and include adjustments to the standard deduction, which reduces taxable income. Changes to the brackets indicate about a 4% increase […]
This laid-off IRS lawyer is fulfilling his dream of becoming a hot dog vendor.
Federal Workers Adjust to Shutdown A month into the government shutdown, many federal employees are still on furlough. One of them is Isaac Stein, who typically works as an IRS attorney. On a bright Sunday in his Washington, D.C. neighborhood, he found himself managing a hot dog stand named Shyster’s Dogs, humorously advertised as “Washington, […]
The IRS Will Strip Certain Workers Aged 50 and Older of a Significant Tax Benefit Next Year
Savers should brace for potentially higher taxes starting in 2026. It’s no secret that saving for retirement can be challenging, especially when you’re younger. Limited income and immediate obligations often push retirement savings to the back burner. This can create a bit of a catch-up game later on, though there are ways to address it, […]
Bigger tax refunds anticipated in 2026 due to Trump tax law and IRS delay
Potential Tax Refund Changes in 2026 According to a recent economist’s report, the tax and spending bill signed by President Donald Trump in July could lead to significant tax refunds or lower tax bills for Americans, particularly for wealthier individuals, in 2026. Nancy Vanden Houten, chief economist at the University of Oxford, suggests that up […]
Congress approves legislation to address IRS ‘math error’ notifications and its implications for taxpayers.
The Senate has passed a bill that aims to revise the way the IRS notifies taxpayers about basic errors on their tax returns. Known as the Internal Revenue Service Mathematics and Taxpayer Assistance Act—or the IRS MATH Act—it made its way through the House earlier this year and is now awaiting the President’s signature. Currently, […]