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Tax refund 2025: What to know about IRS' tax season, filing taxes and more
The Internal Revenue Service starts tax season 2025 Monday with some changes and an expansion of the Direct File program. Why it matters: The free online tax-filing program is reshaping how millions of Americans do their taxes.
Tax season is officially open. The IRS has new ways to file for free.
The tax season is officially open. Monday, Jan. 27 is the first day you can file your returns. They may not be due until April 15, but getting a head start will get you a quicker refund. Or give you more time to save if you owe the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) some cash.
IRS expands free tax filing program to 13 states
The IRS has broadened its free Direct File tax program to 13 additional states, including Alaska, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Initially launched last year, the program offers step-by-step filing assistance and live support in English and Spanish, covering credits like Earned Income, Child Tax, and Retirement Savings Contribution.
When does tax filing season start? Here's when the IRS will start processing returns
Here's a look at key dates in the tax filing season, including deadlines to file, when to request extensions and how long until you get your refund.
Earn less than $84K a year? You could benefit from this IRS tax filing program
For taxpayers with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in 2024, one tool available to you is the IRS Free File. “Over the years, Free File has helped millions of taxpayers, providing a fast and simple way to file their returns,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a statement.
Tax season 2025 begins soon. Here’s when refunds go out
It’s almost here — the 2025 tax season officially begins tomorrow, hopefully giving people ample time to file by the usual April 15 deadline. And for those of you who are already thinking way ahead, here’s when the IRS has stated people can expect their refunds.
2025's tax season begins Monday
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