IRS Kills Off Popular Free Direct File Option For The 2026 Tax Filing Season [Forbes]
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We knew that it was coming, but now we know for sure: Direct File, the free tax e-filing option offered by the Internal Revenue Service, has been shelved by the Trump Administration. This week, reports began flying that the IRS had notified states via email that Direct File won't be available next filing season. One of the participating states has confirmed the existence of the email to Forbes. The IRS did not respond to a request for comment and hasn't officially shared the news with taxpayers. But former users of Direct File could be in for a shock when they visit the IRS' web site. If you click over to the part of the site that used to be the home of Direct File. a message simply states, “Direct File is closed. More information will be available at a later date.” Notably, former Direct File users can't log on to retrieve information from the site. A notice on the IRS' web site says anyone who needs a transcript should instead log into their IRS online accounts. The IRS a
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