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The IRS has extended its Free File program until 2029, now including companies like Tax Act, Online Taxes, and Tax Hawk for 2024 with the addition of Direct File in 12 states aiming to enhance accessibility and fairness in tax filing despite challenges and setbacks.
IRS Extends Free File Program Until 2029: Tax Act, Online Taxes, Tax Hawk, and More Participating in 2024
The IRS has extended its Free File program until 2029, offering citizens access to certain tax filing software without charges. Participating companies for 2024 include Tax Act, Online Taxes, Tax Hawk, and On-Line Taxes.
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel highlighted the program’s importance noting its growth this year in helping taxpayers file for free.
Despite setbacks like H&R Block and Intuit withdrawing, the program continues to aid taxpayers. Intuit faced legal issues and paid $141 million for allegedly steering low-income customers to paid services.
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IRS’s Free File Program Extends to 2029, Introduces Direct File Option in 12 States for Simplified Tax Filing
This year, the IRS introduced Direct File in 12 states attracting hundreds of thousands of users. It’s limited in handling only wage income and certain tax credits.
Debates about Direct File’s future persist, with Republicans opposing its continuation despite IRS and Treasury considerations for expansion. Nonetheless, the extension of Free File and the introduction of Direct File aim to make tax filing more accessible and equitable, according to the report of The Hill.
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Furthermore, the extension of Free File shows the IRS’s dedication to helping taxpayers amid ongoing challenges. Despite changes and legal issues and the program continues to provide accessible tax assistance. Direct File offers another option though with some limitations. The focus remains on improving tax filing fairness and efficiency for everyone.
