Yes, you can file your taxes for free

The 2024 tax filing season officially began on Monday, Jan. 29, with returns due on April 15. 

Many tax preparation companies say they offer free filing, but some people on social media have claimed that services advertised as free don’t always turn out that way by the time people submit their returns. 

Now that the 2024 tax season is underway, people online are looking for ways to file their taxes for free.

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IRS launches new, free tax filing program in Florida, 11 other states

Monday marks the start of tax season. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is launching a new pilot program in several states.

The IRS is rolling out Direct File in Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State and Wyoming.

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Tax season is here: Here are local resources to help you file your returns

Tax season 2024 is now here. Jan. 29 is the day when all Americans can start filing those taxes, as long as you have the necessary documents on hand from your 2023 income. 

To help you get your taxes filed correctly and on time, local resources are stepping up to give back to their community by doing so.

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Some Tampa council members have concerns with new budget increasing taxes

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor proposed raising the mileage by 1.0 which would increase taxes for those living in the city.

Tampa city council members expressed concerns about the mayor's proposed budget for 2024.

On Monday evening, the council heard the same concerns from those in the public. During public comment, Tampa residents said the city is getting too expensive and costly. A majority of those who spoke said they don't want to see a tax increase.

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