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.

The IRS is still offering its Free File program, which is one of several ways you may be able to file your taxes for free this year ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing eligible taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. That doesn't mean there aren't no-cost filing options ...

Microsoft is finally shipping an updated version of File Explorer with the release of Windows 11. The app still retains the same familiar design as the legacy version, but with new visual elements and ...

When you double-click on a file in Windows, it will automatically open a default program that is configured to manage these types of files. It is common, though, want or need to use a different ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The “big, beautiful bill" passed by House Republicans Thursday directs the IRS to study how it can replace Direct File, a free, online ...

A file extension, or file name extension, is the letters immediately shown after the last period in a file name. For example, the file extension.txt has an extension of .txt. This extension allows the ...

Normally, if you change a file’s extension in Windows, it doesn’t do anything positive. It just makes the file open in the wrong programs that can’t decode what’s inside. However, [PortalRunner] has ...