For example, Direct File is not for you if you have income from a business you own, subcontracting work or gig-economy jobs. In addition to limiting access to taxpayers in the 12 states, it will make Direct File available at its Monday launch only to people who’ve been invited to test the system. You’ll be able to sign up on the IRS’ Direct File site for an alert telling you when the program is available to you. Can you fill out your state tax return through Direct File? Unlike Direct File, taxpayers with earnings from self-employment, their own businesses, investments or gig work are eligible, as long as they meet the income limits.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 29, 2024 15:12 UTC