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When will the IRS start accepting tax returns? Here’s when you can file your 2024 taxes

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The start of a new year means that tax season is just around the corner.

The deadline for filing 2024 income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service is April 15, 2025. The date when the IRS will begin processing returns has not been announced – it’s typically late January – but Free File Guided Tax Software will be available Friday, Jan. 10.

Starting Jan. 10, the IRS will begin accepting tax returns via IRS Free File. The free software tools offered by IRS Free File partners can be accessed via IRS.gov.

“The IRS remains committed to its partnership with Free File Inc. to ensure taxpayers have free and secure options for filing their taxes electronically,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “Taxpayers have multiple filing choices, including trusted tax professionals, tax software, Free File, Direct File or free preparation services through IRS partners.”

IRS Free File is available for taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $84,000 or less in 2024. It will allow taxpayers to prepare and file returns now and will hold them until they can be electronically filed on the opening date. Some of the Free File providers include state tax return preparation and filing as well.

Taxpayers with AGI of more than $84,000 can use the Free File Fillable Forms starting Jan. 27.

How to access IRS Free File:

  • Go to IRS.gov/freefile
  • Click on Explore Free Guided Tax Software button. Then select the Find a Trusted Partner tool for help in finding the right product
  • Use the Browse All Trusted Partners tool to review each offer
  • Select the desired product
  • Follow the links to the website to begin their tax return.

IRS Free File products also support mobile phone access.

IRS Free File participants

For 2025, ezTaxReturn.com will provide an IRS Free File product in Spanish.