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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?
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,
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,
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,
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 ...
Tax Season 2025 Is Here: Key IRS Changes to Know Before You File
Tax deductions, tax credit amounts, and some tax laws have changed since you filed your last federal income tax return.
Tax filing season is here, learn about free tax preparation
The Williams High School Accounting Department and Academy of Finance students are offering free tax preparation for ...
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 ...
Investors may be able to file taxes for free this season. Here's who qualifies
Typically, investors may receive Form 1099-B for capital gains and losses, Form 1099-DIV for dividends and capital gains ...