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IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states (arstechnica.com)

submitted 6 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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"Direct File provides a free, secure option for taxpayers with simple tax situations in 12 states to file their taxes directly with the IRS," the Treasury Department said. "Direct File is easy to use, with no hidden junk fees, and works as well on a smartphone as it does on a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. Direct File shows taxpayers the math so they can be sure that their return is accurate, and they are getting the refund they are entitled to."

You can check whether you qualify to use the system at directfile.irs.gov. Based on the eligibility restrictions in the IRS program, the Treasury Department said it "estimates that one-third of all federal income tax returns filed could be prepared using Direct File."

But there are many limits that would prevent taxpayers from using the system.

What you can and can’t file

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[–] CosmicTurtle@lemmy.world 72 points 6 months ago (2 children)

These states:

Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming
Arizona
California
Massachusetts
New York
Washington

[–] ohlaph@lemmy.world 22 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Strange way to list the items, but thank you.

[–] explore_broaden@midwest.social 17 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It’s listed that way on the Direct File website because the top group of states don’t have state income tax (so you don’t need a separate state return), and the others the Direct File tool has some kind of arrangement to redirect you to the state’s platform at the end to file your state return (on the website there’s a separate explanation for how each of them work).

[–] ohlaph@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Thank you.

[–] elephantium@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

These states account for 147 million people, about 43% of the country. Not too bad for a pilot program.