IRS, Tax and Free File

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.
Free File Opens Today: How to File Your Taxes for Free With This IRS Program
With the 2025 tax season opening this month, Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early -- and for free.
IRS announces start of 2025 tax season, improvements. What to know about free file, more
The IRS has announced the start of the tax season, set for Jan. 27, and new tools and features making the filing process easier for taxpayers.
IRS Free File Is Now Open for 2025: Are Your Taxes Eligible?
Last tax season, another free tax filing program launched: IRS Direct File. Unlike Free File, Direct File aims to be available for those with higher incomes. As Kiplinger reported, more taxpayers are expected to be able to use the program this filing season, but some states won’t get to use IRS Direct File.
Tax season is here: All the details on IRS Free File
The IRS' Free File Fillable forms, which are electronic versions of common IRS paper forms, will be accessible to all starting Jan. 27 — taxpayers who don't qualify for Free File can use the fillable forms should they feel comfortable preparing their own taxes independently.
How to use the IRS Free File system to claim tax credits if you are eligible in 2025
With the arrival of tax season in late January, taxpayers will have access to guided software known as Free File, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced. The software has
IRS brings back, expands Direct File program to file taxes for free. Will Trump kill it?
What to know about the IRS' Direct File program, how to use it, who is eligible, and whether it will last under the Trump administration.
When can you file taxes in 2025? Here's what's different about tax season this year
April 15, 2025, is the filing deadline for federal taxes. That's on a Tuesday this year. If you fail to file or pay your federal tax return on time, the standard penalty is a whopping 5% of any tax due for every month the return is late, up to 25% of the unpaid balance.
Chime app launches free tax filing for members
Banking app Chime is inviting members to file their state and federal taxes for free, directly through its platform. Simple returns can be completed in as little as 24 minutes, according to the San Francisco–based fintech company, and members who set up direct deposit can get their federal tax refund up to six days early.
IRS Launches 2025 Tax Season with Expanded Free Filing Options
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Friday that the 2025 tax filing season will officially commence on January 27. This date marks the first opportunity for individuals to submit their tax returns for the year 2024.
Taxpayers can use free IRS tool to file 2024 federal income taxes as soon as Friday
The IRS announced that eight private-sector partners will participate in its Free File program during the 2025 tax season.
Here’s when you can file your 2024 taxes — and what’s new this year with refunds, tax laws and free tax prep
As people send in their 2024 federal tax returns, they can expect technological upgrades, customer-service improvements and ...
IRS Free File 2025 Partners: Which companies are working with the IRS this year?
As part of a public-private partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and companies that provide software for guided tax return preparation in the digital environment, ...