You might be eligible for free tax prep and filing services

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.

Financial service companies are keeping customers in-house with free tax filing

Freedom Debt Relief is the latest company to partner with AI-powered platform april to provide free tax filing for clients.

Freedom Debt Relief provides free federal and state online tax filing services from april

Freedom Debt Relief is the first debt settlement company to offer clients free state and federal tax filing with april's AI-powered tax platform. SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ...
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Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...