In fact, Direct File doubled its reach to 25 states for the 2025 tax season, up from 12 states in 2024, the program’s pilot year. (Here are five ways to file your taxes for free in 2025 .) ...

The IRS touted big enhancements to Direct File this year, and with the tax deadline so close, it might be the best option for you. Tax Day 2025: How IRS Direct File Is 'Enhanced' This Year - CNET X ...

Filing taxes can be a daunting task for many Americans, but the IRS offers tools to simplify the process. In California, ...

Direct File was first rolled out by the IRS in 2024 in 12 states as a service allowing taxpayers to file their annual returns directly to the agency for free. It was an extension of the earlier ...

The deadline to file your 2024 tax return and pay any owed taxes is April 15, 2025.While the Direct File service remains open until October 15, 2025, this extension only applies to filing, not ...

IRS Direct File launched last year as a way to file your taxes with the federal tax agency — for free. At the time, there were only 12 participating pilot states.

According to the IRS, Direct File users reported a high degree of satisfaction and quick answers to their filing questions. In a GSA Touchpoints survey of more than 11,000 Direct File users, ...

No. Direct File does not replace other options such as working with a tax professional, using the IRS Free File, using commercial software or free preparation sites with trained volunteers, or for ...