Direct File program begins in 2025, for state taxpayers

Direct File users claimed more than $90 million in refunds and saved an estimated $5.6 million in tax preparation fees. The platform’s success and positive feedback encouraged the IRS to move forward with a rollout nationwide, for the 2025 tax filing season.

Starting in 2025, Wisconsinites will be able to file their state and federal taxes online. After completing their federal returns in Direct File, Wisconsin taxpayers will be taken to WisTax. to complete their state taxes quickly and easily, for free.

WisTax offers a modern web-based experience that is intuitive and easy to use, as well as mobile-friendly. Should taxpayers encounter problems while filing, a knowledgeable Department Wisconsin will now join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program, for filing season 2025, enabling eligible Wisconsin taxpayers with an option to file their taxes online, directly with the IRS, for free. According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, the average taxpayer spends approximately 13 hours and $270, to prepare their taxes, each year.

Direct File simplifies that process, saving taxpayers time and eliminating the burden of cost.

Launched as a pilot program in a dozen states in 2024, of Revenue customer service representative will be available to answer questions and help troubleshoot the issue.

By filing directly with WisTax, taxpayers have an opportunity to share feedback that will help the agency strengthen its program in future years. Eligible taxpayers can file using a smartphone, laptop, tablet or desktop computer.

For eligibility requirements and additional information, visit directfile.irs.gov and revenue.wi.gov.