SEATTLE, Wash. — The IRS announced that eligible Washington state taxpayers can now use a free service called “Direct File”, which allows taxpayers to file their federal tax returns electronically and file them directly to the IRS.
Direct File is available to mobile users and will work for mobile phones, laptops, tablets or desktop computers.
People in 12 states, including Washington, are eligible to participate in the 2024 Direct File pilot and will be limited to taxpayers with certain types of income, credits and deductions – taxpayers with relatively simple returns. This new service is available until the tax filing deadline of April 15, 2024.
“Direct File is a great new resource and additional option for Washington state taxpayers to use to file their federal tax return. And most importantly, it’s free,” said IRS spokesperson David Tucker II. “One of the first steps interested taxpayers should do is to check their eligibility and there is an easy tool on IRS.gov to do just that.”
To qualify for the service, you need to have a Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. You will also need a current driver’s license, state identification, U.S. passport or passport card.
