IRS, Direct File and Tax

30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program. Here's who is eligible
The IRS free Direct File program opens on Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states. Here's who qualifies for the 2025 tax season.
Free File Opens Today: How to File Your Taxes for Free With This IRS Program
With the 2025 tax season opening this month, Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early -- and for free.
IRS brings back, expands Direct File program to file taxes for free. Will Trump kill it?
What to know about the IRS' Direct File program, how to use it, who is eligible, and whether it will last under the Trump administration.
Tax season is here: All the details on IRS Free File
The IRS' Free File Fillable forms, which are electronic versions of common IRS paper forms, will be accessible to all starting Jan. 27 — taxpayers who don't qualify for Free File can use the fillable forms should they feel comfortable preparing their own taxes independently.
How to use the IRS Free File system to claim tax credits if you are eligible in 2025
With the arrival of tax season in late January, taxpayers will have access to guided software known as Free File, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced. The software has
IRS Free File Guide: How To Use The Tool, Eligibility Criteria, And Other Details
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched its Free File programme early. The tax filing period in the U.S. begins on January 27. Free File program opened on January 10, giving early birds a head start.
Chime customers can file taxes for free on the app
Fintech company Chime thinks it has cracked the code for tax filing—by making the process easy, rewarding, and free.
When can you file taxes in 2025? Here's what's different about tax season this year
April 15, 2025, is the filing deadline for federal taxes. That's on a Tuesday this year. If you fail to file or pay your federal tax return on time, the standard penalty is a whopping 5% of any tax ...
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Want to File Your Taxes for Free? IRS Free File Opens Friday
Although tax season doesn't officially begin until later this month, IRS Free File will open to millions of eligible ...
Taxpayers can use free IRS tool to file 2024 federal income taxes as soon as Friday
The IRS announced that eight private-sector partners will participate in its Free File program during the 2025 tax season.
Chime app launches free tax filing for members
Banking app Chime is inviting members to file their state and federal taxes for free, directly through its platform. Simple ...
Here’s when you can file your 2024 taxes — and what’s new this year with refunds, tax laws and free tax prep
As people send in their 2024 federal tax returns, they can expect technological upgrades, customer-service improvements and ...
TurboTax app offers way to file taxes for free, but what's the catch?
The IRS often begins accepting and processing tax returns in late January. The official date is expected to be announced the ...
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How to file your taxes for free in 2025
There are numerous ways to file your taxes for free, especially if you meet certain income requirements or have a simple tax return. Some programs are directly offered by the IRS, while others are ...