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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,
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.
IRS Forms 1099 Are Key To Your Tax Filing, Here’s What To Know
IRS Forms 1099 are critical to IRS information return matching so the IRS can match your tax reporting and send tax notices to collect additional taxes with ease.
IRS announces start of 2025 tax season, improvements. What to know about free file, more
The IRS has announced the start of the tax season, set for Jan. 27, and new tools and features making the filing process easier for taxpayers.
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 $84,000 or less in 2024.
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.
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 tax returns for free. Almost 2 million eligible Illinois taxpayers will be able to use Direct File starting Jan.
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,
Maximize Your Tax Refund: Get a Head Start with IRS Free File
The IRS is gearing up to accept tax returns soon, but you don't have to wait to get started. With IRS Free File, you can begin preparing your taxes now and ensure a smooth filing process.
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Prepare these error-free forms for tax season
The 2025 tax season starts Jan 27. Organize forms, review deductions, and use IRS tools to simplify filing and maximize savings efficiently.