You can now file your taxes directly to the IRS for free — if you live in 1 of these 12 states

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The Internal Revenue Service is rolling out a free online tool to have taxpayers file directly for free. But only some states apply for now.

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The FTC is going to war with tax services that bill themselves as free

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Protestors gather in Washington, DC in 2023 to advocate for simpler tax services.

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