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How You Might Get a Stimulus Payment if Taxes Are Not Filed

A stimulus payment, often referred to as an economic impact payment or relief check, is a financial incentive provided by governments to individuals, families, or sectors of the economy. These ...
Forbes

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 ...
kfor.com

3rd stimulus checks: Here’s what to know as IRS starts sending out $1,400 payments

(KTLA) — With stimulus checks in the process of being sent out, the IRS is seeking to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the third round of economic impact payments. The direct ...
Nextgov

IRS returns to relying on tax prep companies for free filing options without Direct File

A new report from the tax agency that was requested by congressional Republicans said that dropping Direct File “is in the best interests of American taxpayers and the IRS.” IRS Customer Experience ...
USA Today

There's still a way to do your 2025 tax return online for free

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...