Taxpayers lose free IRS tax filing service as Trump administration scraps Biden initiative - what to know

IRS Direct File: Millions of Americans will need new tax filing options in 2026 after the IRS Direct File program was eliminated. Launched in 2024, the free service allowed direct filing with the IRS but faced criticism and was subsequently shut down. While Direct File is gone, IRS Free File remains available for eligible taxpayers with incomes under $84,000.