IRS to test free tax-filing platform in NH, NY

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Filing your taxes may come with less of a headache for residents of New York and New Hampshire.

The IRS said Tuesday it will test a free, electronic tax-filing system early next year in 13 states, including New Hampshire and New York. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to give it a go.

The tax agency earlier this year announced it was developing the tool to save Americans money. Americans spend about $11 billion each year on tax preparation services, accountants and others to help them fill out their returns.

Tax filing season officially began Monday.