IRS Direct File Is Officially Gone

The IRS recently ended its free Direct File program for simple tax returns. Though short-lived, it was widely viewed as unnecessary—especially since many tax prep companies already offer free filing for straightforward returns.

But as anyone who’s filed knows: taxes rarely stay simple. Sell a home, invest in the market, switch to contract work, or start drawing RMDs—and suddenly, you’re in complex territory. And complex returns come with a price.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/30/irs-chief-says-agency-plans-to-end-free-direct-file-program.html