Gov. Tony Evers, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), announced that Wisconsin will join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program for filing season 2025, enabling eligible Wisconsin taxpayers to file their taxes online directly with the IRS for free.
The Direct File program was made possible by the Biden-Harris Administration through the Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022. Launched as a pilot program in a dozen states in 2024, Direct File users claimed more than $90 million in refunds and saved an estimated $5.6 million in tax preparation fees.
Starting in 2025, Wisconsinites will be able to file both their state and federal taxes online. After completing their federal returns in Direct File, Wisconsin taxpayers will be taken to WisTax to complete their state taxes. Should taxpayers encounter problems while filing, a DOR customer service representative will be available to answer questions. By filing directly with WisTax, taxpayers have an opportunity to share feedback that will help the agency strengthen its program in future years.
For eligibility requirements and additional information, click here or here.
