US EditionTrump planning to end free tax filing service that started under Biden
- The IRS' Direct File program, a free tax filing service, faces an uncertain future after its pilot launch in 2024.
- Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, the program drew Republican scrutiny over cost and participation rates.
- Direct File expanded to 25 states for 2025, reaching over 30 million taxpayers, but its future remains undecided.
- Treasury Secretary Bessent committed to Direct File for 2025; Ron Wyden called it a 'massive success' that saved taxpayers millions.
- Critics cite costs and underuse, while supporters praise Direct File's ease of use, as its future remains in doubt.
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New plan could force Americans to pay for tax filing but they can avoid $140 fee
A POPULAR way for Americans to file their tax returns for free could be gone next year. The cost-free avenue has been used by millions of taxpayers, and there are several others with little or no charges to file. GETTYAmericans could soon lose a way to file their taxes for free (stock image)[/caption] It’s known as Direct File, a program implemented by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Direct File was created and implemented during former Pres…
Starting to resent income taxes when Trump and his ilk won’t pay their fair share (Letters) – Usa news
Happy to pay taxes for services; not happy to let others off the hook This year, my wife and I are paying a huge tax bill. I appreciate the services our government provides for not just ourselves but for everyone else. We appreciate clean air to breathe and clean water to drink. We appreciate uncontaminated food to eat. We appreciate the house that provides us shelter from the elements. And we understand it takes a lot of work from agencies and …
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