IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free
- Posted on January 4, 2026
- By The Hill
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IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option.