NEW YORK -- The Federal Trade Commission last week sued the tax preparation company H&R Block for, in essence, allegedly making it more difficult for consumers to downgrade to a lower cost or free ...

This easy tax filing system, which was previously provided through the IRS, will no longer be available to filers in 2026 ...

The IRS has decided not to continue its Direct File program, leaving many taxpayers, especially Latinos, seeking ...

Direct File has ended. Americans who used the free tax-filing program will have to find a new option. Here are some alternatives.

Symbolically, though, it matters: The program was, by all reports, intuitive, popular, and easy to use. Most importantly, it ...

Direct File, the free, government-provided alternative to services like TurboTax, won't be available for the 2026 tax season, ...

Last month, the Treasury Department issued a report recommending that the IRS refocus efforts on strengthening its free filing programs, particularly Free File, by modernizing and promoting awareness ...

IRS Direct File, free online tax-filing tool launched by Biden, won't be offered next year despite 296,531 users in 2025.

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H&R Block Review 2025: Is This Tax Service Worth It? Your email has been sent H&R Block is a highly recognized tax preparation company in the US. It offers a wide range of tax filing options, ...