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In 2025, Wisconsin residents can file their federal taxes directly with the IRS using the new Direct File program, a free online service designed for individuals with straightforward tax situations.

In 2025, Wisconsin residents can file their federal taxes directly with the IRS using the new Direct File program, a free online service designed for individuals with straightforward tax situations.

Wisconsin’s New Direct File Program Makes Tax Filing Easier

Wisconsin residents can now file their federal and state taxes easily through the IRS’s new Direct File program, which links seamlessly with the state’s WisTax system.

Jennifer Bacon, director of communications for the Department of Revenue, explained how the process works. Once taxpayers enter their federal information on the IRS Direct File website, they are prompted with a simple question: “Would you like to file your state taxes?” By clicking a button, users are automatically directed to WisTax, where their state tax info is pre-populated.

The system also helps ensure filers claim all the credits they are eligible for, including the often-overlooked Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). “Too often, people miss out on valuable credits simply because they aren’t aware of them,” said Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Casey. In 2021, around 20% of eligible Wisconsinites missed out on the EITC, which is aimed at low-to-moderate income earners.

However, not everyone qualifies for Direct File. Taxpayers who make over $200,000 a year or claim itemized deductions won’t be eligible. To check if they qualify, users can visit the Direct File website at directfile.irs.gov.

The new program has been met with resistance from for-profit tax filing companies like TurboTax, which has previously lobbied against free government-run tax filing services. But despite opposition, the Direct File program has been running smoothly and receiving positive feedback from users.

“It’s been really user-friendly, and we’re seeing a good number of returns coming through smoothly,” Bacon said. “People are really liking how easy it is to use.”

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