Residents in these 12 states can now use the IRS' new free tax-filing platform. Here’s how it works

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1. CNET

   This IRS Program Lets You File Your Taxes for Free, but Hardly Anyone Knows About It ↗ (opens CNET)

   Published Jan 28, 2024

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   Tax season kicks off today. Here's everything you'll want to know about the IRS program that allows you to file for free.

2. Los Angeles Times

   New year, new way to file your tax return for free: The IRS launches Direct File pilot program ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Jan 28, 2024

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   The new online system, aimed at low- and moderate-income taxpayers, offers more help than the IRS' Free File program. It's only in California and 11 other states.

3. NPR

   The IRS is piloting new software that could let you file your taxes for free ↗ (opens NPR)

   Published Jan 28, 2024

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   Direct File will be open only to people with certain tax situations living in certain states at the outset. The free service has been criticized by Republicans and tax preparation companies.

4. NBC 6 South Florida

   Residents in these 12 states can now use the IRS' new free tax-filing platform. Here’s how it works ↗ (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

   Published Jan 29, 2024

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   When does the 2023 tax filing season begin and how can Americans file taxes for free? Here's everything to know about Direct File, the IRS' new free filing...

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