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Expanded free filing options for 2025
For the 2025 season, Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, will be liberal to eligible taxpayers in 25 states. That’s up from 12 states for the 2024 season.
This year, participating claims include Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington regal, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Meanwhile, IRS Free File, which offers free guided tax prep through software friends, opened on Jan. 10. Eligible taxpayers can electronically file returns prepared via Free File partners starting on Jan. 27.
Various are eligible for free tax preparation via programs like Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Another free selection for military members and certain veterans is