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IRS Direct File officially launches, offering free tax filing in these 12 states

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Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.

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CBS News
Direct File, a free tax filing service, is now available to over 1 million in Massachusetts and New Hampshire (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 11, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The IRS has launched its new Direct File tax filing program in 12 states. Here's who is eligible.
FOX 35 Orlando
IRS Direct File officially launches, offering free tax filing in these 12 states (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Mar 12, 2024
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.
Investopedia
IRS Direct File Program Officially Opens For Business (opens Investopedia)
Published Mar 11, 2024
Investopedia's feed description
The IRS Direct File program pilot launched for all eligible users Thursday, following an initial test period that only allowed a limited number of participants to use it.
Fortune
IRS Direct File, a program that offers free online tax filing, has been launched in 12 states (opens Fortune)
Published Mar 11, 2024
Fortune's feed description
Taxpayers in 12 states who have simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use it this tax season to file their federal income taxes.
New York Post
IRS opens free online tax filing service Direct File (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 11, 2024
New York Post's feed description
After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states.
NBC New York
IRS free tax filing program launches in 12 pilot states. Here's what to know (opens NBC New York)
Published Mar 11, 2024
NBC New York's feed description
The IRS on Tuesday fully launched Direct File, a free tax filing pilot program from the agency, for “simple tax situations.” Here’s what to know.
Sioux City Journal
The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states (opens Sioux City Journal)
Published Mar 11, 2024
Sioux City Journal's feed description
After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states. Direct File is a free online tool.
ABC 13 Houston
IRS Direct File program for free online tax filing now available in 12 states (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Mar 11, 2024
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
The IRS launched its free online tool, Direct File, which aims to help taxpayers with simple returns file their federal income taxes.
Boston
The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in Mass. and other states (opens Boston)
Published Mar 11, 2024
Boston's feed description
After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states.
Insider
The IRS's free tax filing system is officially open. Here's everything you need to know. (opens Insider)
Published Mar 11, 2024
Insider's feed description
The IRS launched the Direct File tax program in March and residents of 12 states are eligible for the program.
ZDNet
IRS launches Direct File in 12 states so you can file your taxes online for free (opens ZDNet)
Published Mar 11, 2024
ZDNet's feed description
As tax season begins, filing just got a lot easier and more affordable for millions of Americans.
Newsweek
IRS update for tax filers in 12 states (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 12, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
The Internal Revenue Service has launched Direct File, its free-to-use tax-filing pilot across several states.
Washington Times
IRS opens Direct File for some taxpayers in 12 states (opens Washington Times)
Published Mar 12, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
The IRS officially began accepting tax returns Tuesday from residents of 12 states through its new Direct File program, a free tax-preparation system meant to give taxpayers an option other than paying for services such as TurboTax.
WSVN Miami
The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Mar 12, 2024
WSVN Miami's feed description
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12

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