A major funding boost is set to reshape free tax‑help services for vulnerable filers as the 2026 season gets underway.
The IRS's Direct File Service is no more, but most taxpayers can use one of these free options to prepare their 2025 returns ...
Each year, Americans spend an average of $240 to prepare and file their tax returns, according to the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service. And the process is so complicated that about a million taxpayers ...
The IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax return preparation. The IRS has managed the VITA/TCE programs for over 50 ...
Free tax help is available in your area. If you earned $69,000 or less, you qualify for VITA services. Find a location near ...
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 ...