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With the official opening of the reception of declarations, the United States federal government kicked off the 2022 tax season. If you still don’t know how to do your tax return online for free and what are the key dates, we tell you everything you need to know.

Although the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had started the early receipt of returns on January 18, 2022, the tax season formally began on January 24 with the processing of individual taxpayers’ returns.

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According to the IRS, eligible individuals will have the ability to claim the proper amount of the tax credit, as well as any uncollected stimulus money, as a refund recovery credit when they file their 2021 tax return.

Key dates of the 2022 tax season

Due to the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia on April 16, 2022, the deadline for most taxpayers to file their returns or request an extension is Monday, April 18, 2022.

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Only those who live in Maine or Massachusetts have until April 19, 2022, due to the Patriots’ Day holiday, which is observed on April 18 in both states.

Taxpayers who have requested an extension before the formal expiration date have until Monday, October 17, 2022 to file the return.

  • January 24: It’s the official start of the 2022 filing season. 2021 individual tax returns are being accepted and processing is underway.
  • April 18th: Deadline to file your 2021 tax return or request an extension and pay any taxes due.
  • April 19th: deadline to file the 2021 tax return or request an extension and pay taxes due for those living in Massachusetts or Maine.
  • October the 17th: deadline to file the 2021 tax return for those who requested an extension.

How to file your tax return online for free

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One of the most convenient ways to expedite refunds is to file electronically with direct deposit, which is available free of charge.

To complete the process online, you must sign up for the Free File program, an initiative of the IRS and the Free File Alliance, a group of tax software companies.

Free File is intended for taxpayers who had adjusted income of $73,000 or less in 2021, although each company may set specific requirements.

Before beginning, we recommend that you have at hand documents such as last year’s declaration, Social Security Number, W-2 formsamong other tax documents.

What’s more, If you received advance payments of the child tax credit or payments from the economic impact program in 2021, you must have these amounts to make the statement. The IRS is sending letters to confirm the amounts.

When you have everything ready you will be ready to use Free File. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Enter the website of IRS Free File and tap the Choose an IRS Free Files Offer option to choose a provider.
  • To receive a free federal tax return, you must select an IRS Free File provider on the page Find all Offers or in the results of the online search tool.
  • Once you click on the IRS Free File provider of your choice, you will leave the IRS site and access the third-party provider’s website.
  • You must then create an account on the Free File provider’s website through the IRS site. An account created directly on the provider’s website does not work with the Free File program.
  • When the IRS has your return, you will receive an email notification.

Other alternatives to declare your taxes

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  • Free Forms: If your income is above the eligibility threshold for the Free File program, the IRS offers free forms to process. The difference is that you must complete them on your own, you will not have programs to guide you in the process and the data is not self-verified either.
  • Special programs: Initiatives such as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offer free basic tax help to people who qualify. requirements.
  • With commercial software: Another option is to use commercial online tax preparation and filing software. You can also pay electronically. This is a paid program.
  • With an authorized provider: look for professionals or providers authorized by the IRS for electronic filing

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