The new tax filing year has begun in the US, and while many Americans face tax changes this year due to new laws, as well as the prospect of adjusting to a possible new tax regime in 2025, they must add to their resolutions and goals for the New Year by dealing with their taxes, and this year there are several ways to do so, as detailed by The Verge.
Residents of 25 states can use the IRS’ free Direct File service for simple tax returns; tax day this year falls on April 15th, except for those residents in certain areas of California affected by wildfires, who have a later deadline of October 15th.
The IRS offers a series of directions on its website to help US citizens file their taxes, while the Direct File programme is available to those who lived and worked in one of 25 specific states, and there is also the option of the IRS Free File program, which offers a series of trusted partners, while those who earn over 84,000canstilluserfillableforms,andthosewhoearnbelow67,000 can get assistance via Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program.