The IRS announced today that the latest version of its IRS Free File Guided Tax Software service is online and operational for taxpayers to prepare in advance for the 2024 tax filing season.
The online tool – marking its 22nd tax season – went live just two weeks before kickoff of the tax filing season, allowing millions of taxpayers across the U.S. to access free software products when they visit the IRS website. Taxpayers are also encouraged to use mobile devices as an alternative to traditional computers.
“The IRS continues its partnership with Free File Inc. to give taxpayers an opportunity to file their taxes electronically for free,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “Taxpayers will always have choices for how they file their taxes. They can file using tax software, a trusted tax professional, Free File, or free tax preparation services through IRS partners.”
As part of this tool, eight private-sector partners will provide free options to file taxpayers’ tax returns online or in person for those who made an average gross income (AGI) of $79,000 or less in 2023.
The tool is also being billed by the IRS as simple alternative to “claim the full amount of tax benefits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Child Tax Credit and other credits a taxpayer qualifies for,” stated the IRS.
“Through the years, Free File has helped millions of taxpayers, and it remains an important option for people to consider using to quickly and easily file their taxes,” Werfel said.
