Just what you wanted to hear: you can officially file your taxes with the federal government.
The filing window opened earlier this week, and Public Affairs Specialist Louise Chen says the Internal Revenue Service was busy even before tax season officially started. Every year has some notable changes in tax code, and Chen says this year is no different — starting with several new deductions for individuals
Chen says individual and business filers need to either find a trusted tax preparer or go online to IRS.gov for assistance with their taxes. For residents wanting quick access to their refunds, Chen says it’s best to go online.
Scams are everywhere, and that includes tax matters. Chen says some online influencers are making statements that just aren’t true.
Last week, the IRS joined several nationwide partners to launch the annual Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day as a way to help low-to-moderate income residents learn more about and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, which helped over 175,000 Kansas residents receive an average of just under $2,800 from the federal government in the 2024 tax year. The IRS says at least 20 percent of eligible residents don’t claim the credit. Taxpayers who choose direct deposit and have no other issues can receive Earned Income and Additional Child tax credits as soon as March 2.
The filing deadline is the standard April 15 this year. Chen says residents can file for an extension at no charge if they can’t make deadline.
Residents needing help can also reach out to a Tax Assistance Center, with the closest offices in Topeka, Wichita and Overland Park.
Numerous information pages are online at irs.gov.
