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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 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.
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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.
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.
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 reminds taxpayers of Oct. 15 tax-filing extension deadline; …
Oct 7, 2024 · WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.
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.
IRS announces sweeping effort to restore fairness to tax system …
IRS analysis of multi-year filing patterns has identified hundreds of possible FBAR non-filers with account balances that average over $1.4 million. The IRS plans to audit the most egregious potential non-filer FBAR cases in Fiscal Year 2024.
IRS Direct File news - Internal Revenue Service
IRS Direct File is a permanent option to file federal tax returns online – for free – directly with the IRS. Direct File expands to 24 participating states with additional features making this this option available to more taxpayers for the 2025 filing season.