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The IRS said it is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free. The federal tax collector’s, which allows taxpayers to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software, will be available to taxpayers in 25 states starting Jan. 27, up from 12 states that were part of last year’s pilot program.
The agency also said it expects to maintain levels of service achieved in the past, including wait times of less than 5 minutes for assistance. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel also said the IRS is working to improve public awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit, stating that nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers don’t claim it because they don’t know about it or realize they qualify.
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