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.

Key Takeaways Taxpayers should be able to start filing their 2024 tax return during the last week of January and will have until April 15 to finish.The Internal Revenue System offers extensions for taxpayers who need more time to finish filing their taxes or to afford their tax bills.

In response to recent natural disasters, the IRS has granted extended tax filing deadlines for 14 states in the U.S. This extension provides relief to individuals and businesses affected by these events,