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Tax season is officially open. The IRS has new ways to file for free.
The tax season is officially open. Monday, Jan. 27 is the first day you can file your returns. They may not be due until April 15, but getting a head start will get you a quicker refund. Or give you more time to save if you owe the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) some cash.
IRS expands free tax filing program to new states: Are you eligible?
Initially, the IRS made Direct File available only to government employees in 12 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State and Wyoming. It was later made available to private-sector taxpayers.
IRS Free File program: How to file your taxes for free in 2025
Free File allows taxpayers who earned below certain thresholds in 2024 to file their taxes electronically for free using brand-name software provided by commercial tax filing companies. Free File Fillable forms are available to any income level and provide free electronic forms that people fill out and file themselves — also at no cost.
If you earn less than $84,000, you can benefit from these free IRS tax filing programs
Taxpayers with an AGI above $84,000 can use the Free File Fillable Forms starting Jan. 27. That service is available to all taxpayers, regardless of income, place of residence or age. Click on Explore Free Guided Tax Software button. Then select the Find a Trusted Partner tool for help in finding the right product, or
Illinoisans may be able to file federal taxes for free
Many Illinois residents will be able to use the IRS Direct File service to electronically prepare and file their 2024 federal tax returns for free.
IRS: If you make less than $200,000, these free tax programs could help you
New Yorkers with 2024 income up to $200,000, or $250,000 if filing a joint return, may qualify to use Direct File to file their federal and state personal income tax returns for free. New York taxpayers have saved $260 in tax preparation fees by using Direct File, according to Hochul’s office.
Direct File 'Enhanced' in 2025: What the IRS Has Added for You
Direct File is an online program offered by the IRS that allows you to file your tax return directly to the agency for free. It launched as a pilot program in 2024 across 12 states as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022.
File Your Taxes for Free: IRS Direct File for 2025 Explained
IRS Direct File launched last year as a way to file your taxes with the federal tax agency — for free. At the time, there were only 12 participating pilot states. This year, twenty-five states will participate,
Maximize Your Tax Refund: Get a Head Start with IRS Free File
The IRS is gearing up to accept tax returns soon, but you don't have to wait to get started. With IRS Free File, you can begin preparing your taxes now and ensure a smooth filing process.
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