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Over 250,000 Americans filed their taxes for free with the Internal Revenue Service last year, using the IRS Direct File option. IRS Direct File was introduced in 2024, and the previous presidential administration announced that it would be permanent in 2025,
Learn how to file your 2025 US taxes for free in 2026, including IRS deadlines, refund timelines, penalties, extensions, and free tax filing options.
The IRS will begin accepting 2025 federal tax returns on January 26, with April 15 as the filing deadline. Several new tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may affect refunds and deductions.