Direct File allows some taxpayers to file their returns online directly with the IRS for no cost and is available to about half the country.

The Internal Revenue Service's new free online Direct File service is open for business. Last year, more than 20,000 Florida taxpayers took advantage of the pilot program that allowed taxpayers to prepare and file their taxes online directly to the government for free,

The IRS has touted an "enhanced" version of Direct File this year, with the service being expanded to more states as well.