IRS Direct File for 2025 Explained

2025 IRS Direct File: New Program to File Your Taxes for Free
If you’ve ever used paid tax software, the IRS Direct File operates similarly: First, go to the Direct File webpage. After completing your federal return, you’ll be directed to your state’s filing website via a companion service to complete your state tax return, if eligible. (Note: this part is not directly with the IRS).
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.
IRS Direct File Program begins in 13 new states, begins January 27
The IRS has announced the start date for the 2025 tax filing season, introducing significant changes aimed at streamlining the process for taxpayers.
IRS Direct File expands to Oregon | What to know for the 2025 tax season
Oregon already has a free option for state tax called Direct File Oregon, but the federal free filing program wasn't available in Oregon when it launched last year.
IRS' free Direct File program expands to 25 states — but still faces Republican scrutiny
Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, has expanded to 25 states for 2025. But the program's future remains uncertain amid Republican scrutiny.
Here's when the IRS says you can start filing your taxes this year
The agency announced a series of expanded and new programs designed to aid the tax filing process as a part of a modernization effort initiated by the 2022 passing of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Idaho participating in free online tax filing through IRS Direct File
The Idaho State Tax Commission announced this week it is participating in the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File program, where individuals can prepare and file their taxes free online through
30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program. Here's who is eligible
The IRS free Direct File program opens on Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states. Here's who qualifies for the 2025 tax season.
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.
I.R.S. Expands Its Free Tax Filing Option
The Direct File system will be open to millions of taxpayers in 25 states, up from 12 last year. But it’s unclear what will ...
IRS’s Direct File to let users import W-2 forms, other data
The tax agency will start accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27 and expand the Direct File system for free tax filing to more ...
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IRS tax season begins Monday
(CNN)– The start of tax filing season is less than a week away. The IRS will begin accepting 2024 federal tax returns on ...