Prepare to file in 2025: Get Ready for tax season with key updates, essential tips

WASHINGTON — With the 2025 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take key steps now to prepare for filing their 2024 federal income tax returns. The IRS continues to improve taxpayer services to help people prepare for tax season with more digital tools and options available. The IRS encourages taxpayers […]

Eligible Washington state taxpayers can now use free IRS Direct File

SEATTLE—The IRS announced on March 4 that eligible Washington state taxpayers can now use IRS Direct File, a new service that provides taxpayers with the choice to electronically file their federal tax return directly with the IRS for free. Direct File is a mobile-friendly, interview-based service that will work as well on a mobile phone […]