As the 2025 tax season approaches, taxpayers can leverage a valuable tool to simplify their filing process. Thanks to a collaboration between the IRS and private companies, Free File offers a seamless,

The IRS' Free File Fillable forms, which are electronic versions of common IRS paper forms, will be accessible to all starting Jan. 27 — taxpayers who don't qualify for Free File can use the fillable forms should they feel comfortable preparing their own taxes independently.