Tax season is now open, and more taxpayers are eligible to file their taxes for free this year thanks to the expansion of the IRS' new Direct File program alongside its long-standing (but income-capped) Free File partnerships.

Free File allows taxpayers who earned below certain thresholds in 2024 to file their taxes electronically for free using brand-name software provided by commercial tax filing companies. Free File Fillable forms are available to any income level and provide free electronic forms that people fill out and file themselves — also at no cost.

IRS Direct File launched last year as a way to file your taxes with the federal tax agency — for free. At the time, there were only 12 participating pilot states. This tax season, twenty-five states will participate, though the IRS invited all states and the District of Columbia to join in.

Florida is one of 25 states eligible to file taxes for free directly with the IRS. Here's how it works, plus other options.

JACKSON, Tenn. — This tax season, the IRS is providing free tax filing to millions of Americans. IRS Direct File is a tool that offers taxpayers a secure way to file their taxes for free. After only being available in 12 states, the Treasury Department expanded Direct File to service half of the United States.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance began processing income tax returns on Monday, marking the official start of the 2025 tax season, with millions of New Yorkers now able to file their taxes free of charge.