The IRS has reported that more than 940,000 taxpayers have already filed their returns this tax season through its Free File program, nearly a 10% increase from last year.
Through Feb. 24, the IRS delivered more than 28.9 million refunds to taxpayers worth $92.9 billion. The average refund this year is $3,213, up 4.3% from 2023.
Eight private-sector Free File partners provide online guided tax software products this year to any taxpayer with an adjusted gross income of $79,000 or less in 2023. Read more.