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Death to Free Taxes: IRS Officially Ends Its Direct File Tax Filing Software

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program. [...]

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The IRS' free tax-filing tool reportedly won't be offered in 2026

Direct File, the free, government-provided alternative to services like TurboTax, won't be available for the 2026 tax season, Bloomberg Tax reports. That's based on a letter sent from the In [...]

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How AI tax startup Blue J torched its entire business model for ChatGPT—and became a $300 million company

In the winter of 2022, as the tech world was becoming mesmerized by the sudden, explosive arrival of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Benjamin Alarie faced a pivotal choice. His legal tech startup, Blue J, had a r [...]

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TurboTax Deluxe is 44 percent off ahead of tax season

Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal [...]

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Get TurboTax Deluxe for only $45 ahead of tax season

Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal [...]

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TurboTax Deluxe has been discounted to $45 ahead of tax season

Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal [...]

Match Score: 107.66

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TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for $45 before tax season

Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal [...]

Match Score: 107.66

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TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for $45 ahead of tax season

With the spring approaching, it's time to start thinking about how you'll file your taxes. Unfortunately, with the recent demise of Direct File, there isn't a free, government-provided [...]

Match Score: 97.34

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TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for only $45 ahead of tax season

With the spring approaching, it's time to start thinking about how you'll file your taxes. Unfortunately, with the recent demise of Direct File, there isn't a free, government-provided [...]

Match Score: 97.34

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Get TurboTax Deluxe for 44 percent off before tax season

With the spring approaching, it's time to start thinking about how you'll file your taxes. Unfortunately, with the recent demise of Direct File, there isn't a free, government-provided [...]

Match Score: 97.34