IRS Direct File will not be available next year. Here’s what this means for taxpayers.
IRS Direct File Program Discontinued for Upcoming Tax Season WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS has announced that its Direct File system, which allowed for free electronic tax return submissions, will not be available for the 2026 filing season. An email from IRS official Cynthia Noe confirmed there is no timeline for its return. The Direct […]
The claim about IRS direct deposit payments is circulating online. Be cautious.
No direct deposit or check “relief” payments will be made for the rest of 2025, and it’s unlikely there will be any issued in 2026. The persistent rumor that taxpayers will get a $1,390 “stimulus” check is false. This confusion often stems from past government aid discussions, whether related to inflation, tax rebates, or even […]
IRS Direct File concludes. Explore other free or affordable tax-filing alternatives.
IRS Direct File Option Discontinued for 2026 The Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the IRS Direct File program means that starting in 2026, Americans will lose a free option for filing their taxes. Originally introduced during President Biden’s administration, Direct File aimed to simplify the tax filing process and save taxpayers some money. It began […]
The IRS is ending a no-cost option for filing tax returns. Here’s what to understand.
IRS Direct File Program Discontinued for Next Year The IRS’s Direct File system, which allowed taxpayers to file their returns electronically for free, will not be available in the upcoming year. This confirmation came from an email sent by IRS official Cynthia Noe to state auditors involved in the program. “IRS Direct File will no […]
IRS terminates free tax filing service offered in 25 states
IRS Discontinues Free Direct File Option for Taxpayers Taxpayers in 25 states will need to consider new methods for filing their taxes in 2026 as the IRS has announced the termination of the free Direct File program. This initiative, which began under President Joe Biden, is officially coming to an end, although specific details are […]
IRS will not provide a free tax filing system next year, confirms Trump administration.
IRS Direct File Discontinued for 2026 Tax Season WASHINGTON — The IRS has confirmed that its free electronic tax filing system, IRS Direct File, will not be available next year. This news was communicated via an email from IRS official Cynthia Noe to state auditors involved in the program. “IRS Direct File will no longer […]
IRS Offers Tax Relief for Tips
New Reporting Requirements for Employers With the introduction of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) in July 2025, employers have new obligations regarding the reporting of cash tips and overtime compensation on their tax returns. The IRS and Treasury have, however, decided to lessen penalties for the upcoming 2025 tax year. Why It Matters […]
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 […]