We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

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Tax season officially starts on January 26, and this year brings major changes thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July 2025. These changes affect your 2025 return filed in ...

Oregonians have more options for free online tax prep for the 2025 filing season. Some may qualify for the IRS Free File program, a partnership with online tax prep companies that offer use of their ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but some tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate ...

IRS Free File is now open, letting eligible taxpayers prepare returns early, claim credits for free and file once tax season ...

Filing your taxes is already a painful enough process without having to pay to do it. The good news? There are plenty of ways to file for free. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News ...

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The program lets U.S. taxpayers prepare and hold returns for electronic filing once tax season officially begins.

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