Filing your taxes for the first time? Here’s everything you need to know, including the necessary forms, how to report your income, your filing status, and your filing options.
Expanded into 25 states for 2025, IRS Direct File allows eligible taxpayers to submit federal returns free of charge.
Initially, the IRS made Direct File available only to government employees in 12 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, ...