States Take Up IRS’s Direct File, Opening Tool to 30 Million

Oct. 3, 2024, 8:00 PM UTC

More than 30 million taxpayers will be eligible to file their federal returns for free directly with the IRS in 2025.

Taxpayers with low to moderate incomes in 24 states will have the option to use the Direct File tool starting the first day of filing season, the IRS and Treasury Department announced Thursday.

“We will focus first and foremost on continuing to get it right,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a press call. “Accuracy and comprehensive tax credit updates will be paramount concerns to ensure taxpayers file a correct return and get the refund they are entitled to.” ...

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