IRS, Free File and Tax Software

Free tax filing services available to millions through IRS partnership starts Friday
The free tax filing service is available to those with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in 2024.
When will the IRS start accepting tax returns? Here’s when you can file your 2024 taxes
The deadline for filing 2024 income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service is April 15, 2025. The date when the IRS will begin processing returns has not been announced – it’s typically late January – but Free File Guided Tax Software will be available Friday, Jan. 10.
Tax season is about to start. The IRS is still grappling with refund delays, tax advocate says.
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
Want to File Your Taxes for Free? IRS Free File Opens Friday
Although tax season doesn't officially begin until later this month, IRS Free File will open to millions of eligible taxpayers this Friday, Jan. 10. The guided tax prep software allows individuals with an adjusted gross income of $84,000 or less to prepare and file their 2024 federal tax returns at no cost.
When does the IRS start accepting tax returns? What to know about Tax Day 2025
When does the IRS start accepting tax returns in 2025? According to CBS, the Internal Revenue Service typically starts accepting tax returns at the end of January. However, the IR
IRS To Open Free File for Millions Ahead of Tax Season
IRS Free File is one way in which taxpayers can file their returns and payments with the federal tax service free of charge. Usually, private tax preparers charge
You can file your taxes for free starting tomorrow: Here’s how
Here’s some good news to start 2025. A software that allows people to file their taxes for free is set to launch soon. According to a press release from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the IRS Free File Guided Tax Software will start accepting individual tax returns tomorrow,
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