There's no guidance and only limited calculations, but you can still fill out the free electronic forms using IRS instructions. This option doesn't include any state tax preparation. Tax software ...

Direct File is a "free IRS program for filing a federal tax return online" that is "open to eligible taxpayers in 25 states," said CNBC Select. (See if your state is eligible here.) Eligibility ...

using a free government tax filing program that made it easy because it did most of the work for her. Francis said it took 45 minutes to finish her taxes with the IRS Direct File program ...