IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

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TaxAct falls right in the middle of the personal tax prep services we test, both in terms of price and features. It supports all major IRS forms and schedules, so it should appeal whether you recently ...

For Tax Year 2026, TaxAct is evolving its platform to better support every filing style, with expanded expert-led services, new Spanish-language support for its Xpert Full Service, a streamlined user ...

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No one enjoys filing income taxes, and many of us tend to wait until the last minute to do so. But don’t, advises personal finance expert Ellen Rogin, CPA, CPFR. Working on your taxes right before ...