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Get ready for taxes: What's new and what to consider when filing …
Dec 7, 2021 · WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take important actions this month to help them file their federal tax returns in 2022, including special steps related to Economic Impact Payments and advance Child Tax Credit payments.
Tax updates and news from the IRS | Internal Revenue Service
2023 tax filing. Missed the filing deadline – The IRS urges taxpayers who missed the April 15 filing deadline to file their 2023 tax return as soon as possible. Taxpayers who owe and missed the deadline without requesting an extension should file quickly to limit penalties and interest.
Direct File service improvements - Internal Revenue Service
Oct 3, 2024 · As the IRS works to expand Direct File, it will work to strengthen all free filing options for taxpayers, including Free File, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program (TCE) – all of which saw increased usage and interest last year.
IRS Direct File | Internal Revenue Service
IRS Direct File will be open for filing in early 2025 expanding to 24 participating states with additional features making this option available to more taxpayers. Verify your identity and access most IRS tax tools securely using the same login and password.
News Releases for January 2023 - Internal Revenue Service
IR-2023-11, January 23, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 2023 tax filing season with a focus on improving service and a reminder to taxpayers to file electronically with direct deposit to speed refunds and avoid delays.
Direct File pilot officially closes after more than 140,000 taxpayers ...
Apr 26, 2024 · WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced the closure of the Direct File pilot with several hundred thousand taxpayers across 12 states signing up for Direct File accounts, and 140,803 taxpayers filing their federal tax returns using the new service.
Get Ready now to file your 2022 federal income tax return
Nov 22, 2022 · WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take simple steps before the end of the year to make filing their 2022 federal tax return easier. With a little advance preparation, a preview of tax changes and convenient online tools, taxpayers can approach the upcoming tax season with confidence.
IRS Free File program sees early increase in use; filings up nearly 10%
Through Feb. 24, 943,000 taxpayers had filed tax returns this tax season through IRS Free File, a 9.7% increase from last year’s comparable period when 860,000 tax returns were filed. The Free File increase occurs as the IRS continues to see a strong start to the 2024 filing season.
IRS delivers strong 2024 tax filing season; expands services for ...
Apr 15, 2024 · WASHINGTON — With the April tax filing deadline here, the Internal Revenue Service highlighted a variety of improvements that dramatically expanded service for millions of taxpayers during the 2024 filing season.