IRS Direct File Demo Webinar With Rep. AOC – Report Income To IRS Without Paying For Direct-File Service Providers

IRS Direct File Demo Webinar – Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 PM

Editor’s note: New York is one of the pilot program-eligible states, and local residents that meet the qualifications can file for free directly with the IRS.  Up until now, electronic filing was required, but many of the e-filing providers charged varying fees for this service.  

According the IRS’ Direct File website, the following types of tax filers are eligible to participate in this pilot program: 

“Income
You may be eligible to join the pilot if you report these income types on your 2023 federal tax return:

• W-2 wage income
• SSA-1099 Social Security income 
• 1099-G unemployment compensation
• 1099- INT interest income of $1,500 or less

You can’t use Direct File if you have other types of income, such as gig economy or business income.

Credits

• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Child Tax Credit
• Credit for Other Dependents

You can’t use Direct File if you claim other credits like the Child and Dependent Care Credit, 
Saver’s Credit or the Premium Tax Credit.

Deductions

• Standard deduction
• Student loan interest
• Educator expenses

You can’t use Direct File if you itemize deductions.”

The Office of Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez is hosting a webinar next Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 PM to demonstrate the IRS’s new Direct File tool– a pilot program that allows people with simple tax needs to electronically file federal tax returns for free, directly through the IRS.

The webinar will be followed by a short Q&A section. The office also has a resource page related to all things regarding tax responsibilities, which can be found here: https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/services/tax-resources.

Banner Image: Filing Taxes. Image Credit – Kelly Sikkema