Direct File — the short-lived, free IRS tax-filing tool — is officially over, shut down less than two years after launch amid shifting priorities in Washington.

During its brief run, Direct File gave taxpayers a streamlined, no-upsell way to file their federal taxes for free. Close to 300,000 taxpayers across 25 states used it in tax year 2024 (calendar year 2025).

Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/taxes/article/irs-eliminates-direct-file-how-can-i-file-my-taxes-for-free-now-230748237.html