Keep taxes easy and free to file. Expand Direct File

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.
IRS Direct File program now open. Who’s eligible, how to file your taxes for free in Florida
The Internal Revenue Service's new free online Direct File service is open for business. Last year, more than 20,000 Florida taxpayers took advantage of the pilot program that allowed taxpayers to prepare and file their taxes online directly to the government for free,
IRS Touts 'Enhanced' Direct File in 2025: How That Affects Your Tax Filing
Direct File can help you cut out the tax season middlemen, and this year, the IRS is bringing out new features.
Legislators launch IRS Direct File Tool for taxpayers
A new tool is available to make filing your own taxes easier. Connecticut taxpayers have access to a free service called the IRS Direct File Tool. The online service allows eligible people to directly file federal tax returns with the IRS without needing a third-party software of professional assistance.
IRS Direct File 2025 Offers A New Way to File Taxes for Free
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 tax season, twenty-five states will participate, though the IRS invited all states and the District of Columbia to join in.
No, Trump's IRS Hiring Freeze Won't Slow Down Your Taxes, but the Way You File Might
President Donald Trump ordered an indefinite hiring freeze at the IRS ahead of tax season, but fears about delayed tax returns might not be warranted.
IRS Direct File Tool is open and available for South Dakotans
As tax season begins, millions of Americans in 25 states, including South Dakota, can now file their taxes more efficiently and at no cost using the IRS Direct File Tool.
Other voices: Keep taxes easy and free to file. Expand Direct File
As tax season gets underway, we are happy to say that now about half the country will benefit from the IRS’ free Direct File program, which lets people with relatively straightforward income tax returns get their refund or make their payment via an online portal.
IRS launches Direct File service for taxpayers in 25 states to simplify tax season
A major change for taxpayers begins today, as the IRS opens its Direct File service to eligible Americans across 25 states, ...
IRS Refund Tracker: Estimated Refund Time Based on E-Filing Date
Tax refunds are usually issued within 21 days. Use the IRS "Where's My Refund?" tool to track your refund status.
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