Here's a look at key dates in the tax filing season, including deadlines to file, when to request extensions and how long until you get your refund.

The IRS has announced the start of the 2025 tax filing season. Here's important info to help you prepare and file your taxes on time.

The agency announced a series of expanded and new programs designed to aid the tax filing process as a part of a modernization effort initiated by the 2022 passing of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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.

For taxpayers with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in 2024, one tool available to you is the IRS Free File. “Over the years, Free File has helped millions of taxpayers, providing a fast and simple way to file their returns,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a statement.

Oregon already has a free option for state tax called Direct File Oregon, but the federal free filing program wasn't available in Oregon when it launched last year.

If you’ve ever used paid tax software, the IRS Direct File operates similarly: First, go to the Direct File webpage. After completing your federal return, you’ll be directed to your state’s filing website via a companion service to complete your state tax return, if eligible. (Note: this part is not directly with the IRS).

The IRS has a slew of online resources to help with difficult tax inquiries. But here's additional resources if you need more help.