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Direct File
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Direct File may be a good option if you live in Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New York, or Washington. Visit the Direct File eligibility page to check your eligibility.
To file, you'll need:
- A Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for yourself and any spouse or dependents you claim
- If applicable, an Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN) for dependents you claim
- A current driver's license, state identification, passport, or passport card
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To use Direct File, you need an IRS Online Account. Visit https://directfile.irs.gov to get started.
To learn more about the Direct File pilot, visit the IRS’s Direct File program page. If you have questions, you can get live online support from IRS staff through the Direct File customer service chat feature.
If your state is not participating in the Direct File pilot, visit the Free File program page on Benefits.gov to see how you can file your taxes for free. For more information on Free File, you can visit the IRS’s Free File page.