IRS tightens rules on tax preparersBy Jim Puzzanghera
I think that IRS Direct File has a lot of promise and I’m hoping that the proper resources are put into it to make it a legit tax prep option for everyone nationwide. For 2025, at least, IRS Direct File is not an option as a replacement for other tax prep services, with all of ...
The IRS has announced the extension of its current Free File program through 2029 under an agreement with Free File, Inc. – a partnership between the agency and several tax preparation software firms – that provides free access to tax prep and online filing software.[…] ...
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,...
The IRShas added thousands of new customer service representatives amid its preparations for the 2023 tax season, it announced Thursday. The agencysaid it intends for the 4,000 new employees to "help answer phones and provide other services" to taxpayers. ...
Jan. 27:Tax Season 2025officially starts. That includes processing of tax returns filed earlier, whether via commercial software, tax preparers, IRS Free File, orIRS Direct File, the IRS’ own free online tax prep and e-filing program. In addition to more than double the Direct File partici...
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Invest in your business by putting money into technology and tools that will help improve your company's productivity and output. The good news is that as perSection 179of the IRS tax code, businesses can "deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or fina...
The table below shows key dates and events for filing tax returns and paying taxes with the IRS. You can jump to FAQs and past tax year schedules in the sections below. 2025 Tax Filing Schedule for Returns & Extensions The IRS has confirmed it will start
Yellen said Direct File allows taxpayers to file their taxes online directly with the IRS for free, offering residents an alternative to using tax-prep programs such as TurboTax and H&R Block or hiring an accountant. At least 1.5 million Pennsylvanians will be eligible to use the tool in 2025...