The IRS is expanding its Direct File program, allowing taxpayers to file their taxes directly with the agency for free. This program, introduced as a pilot in 2024 in 12 states, will now be permanent and open to more than 30 million people in 24 states for the 2025 filing season.
Participants in the Direct File program can calculate and submit their returns to the IRS without using commercial tax preparation software. In 2024, those using the program claimed over $90 million in refunds.
