Free File allows people to prepare and file their federal income tax return for free using tax preparation and filing software. They work with an IRS "Trusted Partner."

Direct File is a new IRS pilot program. California is one of the participating states. It is currently only for simple tax returns.

Web pages

• Free File and Direct File info -https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
• Free File - https://www.irs.gov/irs-free-file-do-your-taxes-for-free
• Direct File pilot program - https://directfile.irs.gov/
• Direct File eligibility screening tool - https://directfile.irs.gov/state

The IRS provides information regarding Filing income taxes for:

• Individuals
• Businesses and self-employed
• Charities and nonprofits
• International filers
• Government entities

Web pages

• File income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service - https://www.irs.gov/filing

This resource being kept in database in case callers have questions about this 2022 program re: their taxes.
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2/10/23 - Californians will NOT have to pay federal or state income tax on the Middle Class Tax Refund payments, even though some people may have received 1099-MISC tax forms.

• IRS Federal notice - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-guidance-on-state-tax-payments-to-help-taxpayers
• FTB State notice - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/middle-class-tax-refund/help.html

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The Middle Class Tax Refund is a one-time payment to provide relief to Californians.
If you are eligible, you will automatically receive a payment. Payments are expected to be issued between October 2022 and January 2023. Also known as the "California inflation relief payment."

Details here: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/middle-class-tax-refund/index.html

California income tax returns are filed with the Franchise Tax Board.

When to file
Tax returns for 2024 are due Tuesday, April 15, 2025 for most filers.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/
• When to file - https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/when-to-file/

US tax returns are filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

When to file:
Tax returns for 2024 are due Tuesday, April 15, 2025 for most filers.


Web pages

• Home - https://www.irs.gov/
• When to file - https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/when-to-file