All the Ways to File Your Taxes for Free in 2025
Tax season is now open, and more taxpayers are eligible to file their taxes for free this year thanks to the expansion of the IRS' new Direct File program alongside its long-standing (but income-capped) Free File partnerships.
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.
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.
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How to file your taxes for free starting today
Starting today, almost all tax filers can submit returns electronically using IRS Free File on IRS. Gov. The returns will be processed once tax season officially opens on Jan. 27. READ MORE: IRS sets date it will start accepting tax returns; How long will it take to get your refund?
IRS offers free way to file for Tennesseans as tax season begins
JACKSON, Tenn. — This tax season, the IRS is providing free tax filing to millions of Americans. IRS Direct File is a tool that offers taxpayers a secure way to file their taxes for free. After only being available in 12 states, the Treasury Department expanded Direct File to service half of the United States.
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,
If you earn less than $84,000, you can benefit from these free IRS tax filing programs
The official start date for the IRS to start accepting returns is less than a week away. You don’t have to wait until Jan. 27 to get a jump on filing and any refunds you may be owed. IRS Free File is open now.
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