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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. A free, government-run, online tax-filing system for taxpayers has been talked about as a possibility for many years.

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IRS Direct File Launches for Low-Income Taxpayers in 12 States

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It’s back to regular IRS deadlines this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online for free. If you’re entitled to a refund, tax experts say, you should file your return as soon as possible.

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IRS Direct File is Now Officially Open for Use in 12 States

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After several weeks of testing , the IRS said on Tuesday that eligible taxpayers in 12 states can now use its new Direct File service to submit their tax returns online for free directly with the agency. Our goal with the Direct File pilot is to help people meet their tax obligations as easily and quickly as possible.

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POINT: IRS Direct File Simplifies Doing Taxes, Saves Money

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This year, for the first time, residents of 12 states who file simple tax returns can file online for free using the IRS’s new Direct File portal. Thanks to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and as part of an ambitious modernization effort, this new public tool makes tax filing faster, easier and cheaper for eligible filers.

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