The IRS' free tax-filing tool reportedly won't be offered in 2026
November 5, 2025
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SkillMX Editorial Desk
Direct File, the free, government-provided alternative to services like TurboTax, won't be available for the 2026 tax season. A Biden administration project, Direct File was designed to be an easy way for eligible taxpayers to file taxes online. The IRS began piloting Direct File for