Tax season opens Monday, and the IRS has announced that it has expanded its free online system for filing 2024 returns directly with the federal government. The Direct File option was initially offered in a dozen states last year to low- and moderate-income taxpayers with simple returns. The ...
Why is it FREE to File Your Taxes? In the early 2000's the IRS recognized that filers needed a way to electronically file their tax returns and while a few private companies offered this, they charged consumers for this service. The IRS sought to launch a free filing service so tax filer...
Tax Tip: Free filing The program opened on Jan. 10 and taxpayers can e-file returns prepared through Free File partners starting on Jan. 27, according to the IRS. Free File remains a 'valuable resource' During the 2024 season, Free File processed 2.9 million returns through May 11, a ...
Monday, January 27, 2025:IRS starts processing taxes (official start of tax season) Tuesday, April 15, 2025:Filing deadline for 2024 taxes (this is also the last day to apply for a free tax extension) Wednesday, October 15, 2025:Filing deadline for 2024 extension filers ...
FILE-In this photo illustration, a 1040 Individual Income Tax Return document is seen on a desk on April 15, 2024 in North Haledon, New Jersey. (Photo illustration by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images) Expand The IRS enjoyed success with the rollout of its free tax filing website this tax...
The IRS is working on its own version of a free electronic tax-filing system that could compete with tax-prep programs from the likes of Intuit's TurboTax and H&R Block. The agency is rolling out a pilot program in early 2024, when it will invite some taxpayers to test out the program...
Tax season dates Here are the important dates for the 2024 tax season. January 12:IRS Free File opens January 16:Due date for 2023 fourth quarter estimated tax payments January 29:Filing season start date for individual tax returns April 15:Due date of filing a tax return or to request an...
Some of the past news may be helpful in tax planning, filing your 2024 year tax return, or filing back taxes. Tax laws change year-to-year as new parts are added, removed, or modified from the tax code. Keep up to date with eFile.com....
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MilTax:free tax prep software for active military and veterans. Also, check out myDIY tax filing guidefor some basics on how to do your own taxes. IRS Direct File Review: Bottom Line I think that IRS Direct File has a lot of promise and I’m hoping that the proper resources are put...