The Trump administration ended the federal Direct File program for 2026, but Oregon officials say free tax filing options remain available for state and federal returns.

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A memo to states last week confirmed what many have long expected was coming: “IRS Direct File will not be available in Filing Season 2026. No launch date has been set for the future.” ...

The announcement signals the likely end of Direct File — a project that Trump administration officials and Republican lawmakers targeted this year.

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