Each year, millions of Wisconsinites file individual federal and state taxes. Some people hire a tax accountant and others file taxes on their own, often using a software program to complete the task. For the upcoming tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is responsible for collecting federal taxes from U.S. taxpayers, will offer the IRS Free File program for federal taxes to Wisconsin residents who qualify.

The IRS Free File program is available to tax filers with income in 2025 of $84,000 or less. This program is a partnership between the IRS and tax preparation & filing software companies who provide online filing services for free. To find free guided tax software available to you under this program, visit the following website: https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/.

Wisconsin tax filers who use this program may also consider using WisTax, Wisconsin’s electronic tax filing system, to file state taxes.

Filing your taxes each year is important because it can help you get money back and avoid penalties and fees for not filing your taxes. It can help to take advantage of these programs, so you have a smooth and easy tax preparation and filing experience.

To talk about other important family and financial topics, contact a UW-Extension educator in your county. Visit https://counties.extension.wisc.edu/ for more information.