2025 tax season is here. More people can file online for free
Tax season has officially opened. Starting Monday, tax returns can be filed for 2024 income. This year the Internal Revenue Service is making it easier for more people to file online for free, through its Direct File program. That was introduced last year as a pilot, and this year it is being expanded.
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.
Free File or Direct File? Which one will you use today as tax season begins?
As tax season begins on January 27, 2025, it's time to decide how you'll file your taxes. The IRS offers several tools to make the process easier and more efficient.
IRS accepting tax returns now: When can I file a return? Where’s my refund? Can I file for free?
Filers with Adjusted Gross Income, known as AGI, of less than $84,000 can use IRS Free File to complete returns at no charge. Free File offers tax preparation software from eight companies and gives free online access to preparation and filing software.
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.
This free tax filing option is ‘fast and simple,' IRS says. Here's who can use it
Roughly 70% of taxpayers qualify for IRS Free File, but only a fraction of eligible filers use the software. For the 2025 season, you can use IRS Free File if your adjusted gross income, or AGI, was $84,000 or less in 2024.
I.R.S. Expands Its Free Tax Filing Option
The Direct File system will be open to millions of taxpayers in 25 states, up from 12 last year. But it’s unclear what will happen to the program next year.
Tax season starts Monday. Here's how to file federal and state taxes for free in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is participating in IRS Direct File for the first time in 2025, which transfers information into WisTax without needing to enter it twice.
Make Tax Season Simple: Direct File Expands to Millions of Americans
With IRS Direct File, tax season is quicker and easier than ever. Over 32 million households can now file their taxes for free, saving time and money while accessing the credits they deserve. #PaidFor
NJ residents can now use a free IRS Direct File system for their taxes
New Jersey residents can now take advantage of IRS Direct File, a free and secure online tool for filing federal and state tax returns.
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Tax season is officially upon us, and Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to explore the benefits of the Direct File program.
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