Coverage dated October 16, 2023 to October 17, 2023

IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states

Headline from KTVU San Francisco, from the development of Oct 17, 2023

Newest development Oct 18, 2023 · 2 reportsWashington among states participating in Direct File, new IRS tax filing pilot

The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Names this update

    IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states

    Headline from KTVU San Francisco ·

  2. Newest

    Washington among states participating in Direct File, new IRS tax filing pilot

    Headline from KING 5 Seattle ·

Reports & sources

40 articles, oldest first.

  1. Forbes

    IRS Will Pilot Direct File Program For 2024 Tax Season For Taxpayers In Some States (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The IRS has confirmed that it will launch a pilot program for a free direct online tax filing service for the 2024 filing season, limited to taxpayers in some states.

  2. Federal News Network

    IRS plans to invite taxpayers in 13 states to test its free e-file system next year (opens Federal News Network)

    Published

    Federal News Network's feed description

    The IRS expects several hundred thousand taxpayers from 13 states will test a free, online tax-filing platform that’s run by the agency during next year’s filing season.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    IRS plans to launch free tax filing pilot program in 13 states next year (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service is moving ahead with a plan to build its own free tax filing program, known as Direct File, announcing Tuesday that a pilot version will be available to some taxpayers in 13 states next year.

  4. Washington Times

    IRS plans limited rollout of free e-file tax return system with invitations to select taxpayers (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    The IRS plans to invite select taxpayers across 13 states to try out the agency’s pilot electronic free file tax return system beginning in January.

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    IRS to offer free ‘Direct File' pilot to some taxpayers in 13 states for 2024 tax season. Here's who qualifies (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The IRS is launching its free Direct File program for some taxpayers for the 2024 tax season. Here’s who qualifies.

  6. Washington Times

    IRS will launch free file program in 13 states next year (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    The IRS is pushing ahead with plans for its own version of a free direct-file option, announcing on Tuesday it will run a 13-state pilot program for next year that will allow a limited number of taxpayers to fill out and submit their tax returns online without having to use a paid service.

  7. Seattle Times

    Some WA taxpayers may get to try new, free IRS e-file tax return system (opens Seattle Times)

    Published

    Seattle Times's feed description

    The IRS plans to invite a select group of taxpayers across 13 states, including Washington, to try its pilot electronic free file tax return system next year.

  8. CBS News

    IRS to test free tax-filing platform in 13 U.S. states. Here's where. (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The IRS is testing the free direct-file system for the 2024 tax season, with some people in 13 states invited to try it out.

  9. KTVU San Francisco

    IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states (opens KTVU San Francisco)

    Published

    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.

  10. The Garden Island

    IRS to rollout of free e-file tax return system (opens The Garden Island)

    Published

    The Garden Island's feed description

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The IRS plans to invite select taxpayers across 13 states to try out the agency’s pilot electronic free file tax return system beginning in January.

  11. FOX Business

    IRS plans to test free tax-filing pilot program in 13 states next year (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    The IRS plans to launch a free tax-filing program in 13 states for select taxpayers, projecting that hundreds of thousands will participate in the pilot.

  12. Insider

    The IRS is rolling out a free tax filing pilot in 13 states. Here's where and who's eligible. (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Taxpayers in 13 states may be able to try out the IRS's new free filing pilot in 2024.

  13. KING 5 Seattle

    Washington among states participating in Direct File, new IRS tax filing pilot (opens KING 5 Seattle)

    Published

    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    The pilot program will be free, but only will be available to certain eligible taxpayers.

  14. MyNorthwest

    WA to participate in IRS free tax filing pilot program (opens MyNorthwest)

    Published

    MyNorthwest's feed description

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is trying to make it easier for people to file their taxes, and they are starting with a pilot program for a free tax filing program in Washington state.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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