102 Million Eligible Filers Didn’t Use Free File
NerdWallet
by Elizabeth RenterFebruary 17, 2026
Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, even though 70% of filers qualified for the service, according to NerdWallet analysis of IRS data.
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Originally published on NerdWallet on 2/17/2026