IRS Extends Free File Tax Program Five Years

A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington on May 4, 2021. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the extension of its Free File program through 2029. This extension comes as part of a five-year agreement between the IRS and Free File Inc., a consortium of tax preparation software companies.

The Free File program, which began 22 years ago, is a public-private partnership that allows eligible taxpayers to file their federal tax returns at no cost using online software provided by private sector companies.