The IRS free Direct File program opens on Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states. Here's who qualifies for the 2025 tax season.

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.

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.

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

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.

Banking app Chime is inviting members to file their state and federal taxes for free, directly through its platform. Simple returns can be completed in as little as 24 minutes, according to the San Francisco–based fintech company, and members who set up direct deposit can get their federal tax refund up to six days early.

Taxpayers can start the work to file their taxes for free starting this week, according to the IRS. The IRS Free File Guided Tax Software system will start accepting individual returns on Friday, the agency said. The system is open to taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $84,000 or less.

Individuals earning up to $200,000, or joint filers earning up to $250,000, may be eligible to use the IRS' Direct File program.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Friday that the 2025 tax filing season will officially commence on January 27. This date marks the first opportunity for individuals to submit their tax returns for the year 2024.