How do you utilize the IRS Free File system to collect tax credits if you are eligible by 2025?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has stated that when tax season begins in late January, taxpayers will have access to guided software known as Free File.

The software has been accessible since January 10 to receive individual tax returns from taxpayers who can use free tools provided by trusted IRS Free File program partners, which can be located on the IRS.gov website. “The IRS remains committed to its partnership with Free File Inc. to ensure that taxpayers have free and secure options to file their taxes electronically,” said Danny Werfel, the IRS’s commissioner. Werfel noted that Free File has assisted millions of taxpayers over the years by providing timely assistance to qualified persons who want to file their taxes for free through this program.

The IRS said that by 2025, eight private sector partners will provide online guided tax software solutions to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in 2024, with one of these partners offering a Spanish-language product.

How do I utilize the Free File program?

The initial need for using Free File is a computer, tablet, or mobile phone with an internet connection. The IRS website contains a database from which all users and taxpayers may select a ‘trusted partner’ ultimately approved by them from their free guided tax software selections. To use any available software options, click the ‘Select a provider’ button to search for and choose one of these trusted partners. For this tax season, there are eight, including 1040Now, Drake, ezTaxReturn.com, FileYourTaxes.com, On-Line Taxes, TaxAct, TaxHawk, and TaxSlayer.

You must follow the directions within the chosen choice since the tax return procedure is relatively straightforward. To begin your tax return, follow the links to the trusted partner’s website. Starting Jan. 27, taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of more than $84,000 can use Free File Fillable Forms. These computerized versions of IRS paper forms are excellent for those experienced in preparing their taxes based on IRS instructions and publications.