Coloradans will soon be able to file their federal income taxes directly online for free under a program created by the Controlling Inflation Act.
Starting with the 2025 tax year (filings are due in early 2026), Colorado residents will be able to IRS Free Direct File Program You can now file your state and federal taxes online for free. Taxpayers can now file their Colorado income taxes directly online for free, separate from their federal tax returns. Colorado Department of Taxation Website.
The program will save Coloradans an estimated $140 million a year on filing fees and give residents access to more than $80 million in federal tax credits by 2029, the system said. analysis The study was by the Economic Security Project and was cited by Gov. Jared Polis' office when announcing the changes this week.
“Filing taxes isn't fun – it's often confusing, time-consuming and expensive, which is why I'm taking steps to make it easier for Coloradans,” Governor Polis said in a statement.
The IRS launched a limited direct file pilot program this past filing season. Enlarge to all states that wish to participate in the upcoming filing season.
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