The free service that allowed taxpayers to file online directly with the irs was used by hundreds of thousands of taxpayers in 2024 and 2025, who gave it high marks — although tax prep companies. The direct file program the controversial direct file program allowed eligible taxpayers to file taxes directly with the irs online for free. The irs direct file will not be available for the upcoming tax filing season However, other programs like the free file and irs tax preparation volunteers will still be available to help. The trump administration has decided not to offer the irs' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and its future is unclear. Irs direct file, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the trump administration has confirmed.
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