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How to file your taxes for free with IRS Direct File
Expanded into 25 states for 2025, IRS Direct File allows eligible taxpayers to submit federal returns free of charge.
2025 tax season begins Monday, millions eligible for IRS Free File
The 2025 tax season is officially underway as the Internal Revenue Service began accepting 2024 tax returns Monday. An estimated 140 million returns are expected to be filed this year ahead of the April 15 deadline.
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.
Illinois taxpayers can use IRS' Direct File program
With the start of tax season on Jan. 27, the Illinois Department of Revenue says the state will participate in the free IRS Direct File program this year.
IRS expands free tax filing program to new states: Are you eligible?
Tax season is back again, which means it’s time to collect your W-2 and Form 1098, and Form 1099s and start filing. While there are a slew of tax services and professionals that can help you file, for a fee,
Tax season 2025 officially underway; here’s how to file for free in New York
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance began processing income tax returns on Monday, marking the official start of the 2025 tax season, with millions of New Yorkers now able to file their taxes free of charge.
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.
When can I file taxes? IRS begins processing today — see deadline and how to track refund
It's officially tax season as the IRS begins accepting taxes for the 2024 work year Monday, Jan. 27. The deadline falls on Tuesday, April 15.
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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 ...