"IRS Launches Direct File Program for Free Tax Filing in 12 States"
TL;DR
The IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states, allowing taxpayers with simple tax returns to file directly with the IRS. The service, available in English and Spanish, has eligibility restrictions and limitations on income types, but nearly 19 million people in the 12 states may be eligible to use it. The program is a pilot and may expand to more states in the future, with varying state tax options available depending on the state of residence.
- IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states Ars Technica
- A new IRS program is helping its first users file their income taxes electronically. And it's free The Associated Press
- IRS Tax-Filing Pilot Opens Wide, With Aim of 100000 First-Year Users The Wall Street Journal
- U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Launch Direct File Pilot Program | U.S. Department of the Treasury Treasury
- Indy Explains: Which Nevadans can now file their taxes for free? The Nevada Independent
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