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IRS Free Tax Filing Program Becomes Permanent and Available Nationwide in 2025
‘Starting with the 2025 filing season, the IRS will make Direct File a permanent option for filing federal tax returns,’ said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.
IRS’s Direct Tax-Filing Service Starts Accepting Users From 12 States
Direct File only works for a limited set of incomes and credits during the initial phase.
IRS Expands Testing of Free Online Tax Filing Program to 3 States
The IRS has expanded its pilot phase testing of its new online tax filing program Direct File to 3 states that have income taxes.
GOP AGs Warn IRS Against ‘Unconstitutional’ Direct Tax Filing
The IRS began to assume the role of a tax preparer this season encouraging citizens to file directly with the agency.
IRS Accused of Assuming ‘Tax Preparer’ Role
IRS launches pilot free tax e-filing service for 2024 season without gaining congressional authorization.
IRS Wants State Help With New Tax Return E-Filing Pilot Amid Privacy Concerns
The Internal Revenue Service is asking states for assistance with test-driving a new electronic free-file tax return system that will help the tax agency decide whether to press ahead with a more permanent program that could include support for filing both federal and state tax returns.
