US EditionTrump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say
- The Trump administration plans to end the IRS's Direct File program, a free electronic tax filing system launched under President Joe Biden, according to sources from the Associated Press.
- The IRS accepted over 140,000 returns through Direct File during its limited 2024 launch in 12 states, with plans to expand it nationally.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren accused Trump of protecting corporate interests due to the decision to shut down Direct File.
- Adam Ruben of the Economic Security Project called the move 'an outrage,' claiming it breaks campaign promises to lower costs for working families.
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Report: Trump Reportedly To Do Away With IRS Direct File Program For No Discernible Reason
For three years now, a select group of states have had a pilot program through the IRS for its Direct File program. For years and years, companies like Intuit had gotten away with all kinds of shady tactics designed to lure people in with the promise of free tax prep filing using online software, only to have aggressive or deceptive methods for turning them into paying customers when they never should have been. Intuit’s tactics were so bad that…
Trump administration plans to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program. That's the electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free. Word about the decision comes from two people familiar with the move who weren't authorized…
Trump admin eyeing closure of IRS Direct File program: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly considering ending the IRS pilot program that allows taxpayers to file directly without using paid services, despite its expansion to 25 states and potential to serve 30 million taxpayers in 2025. While supporters highlight the program's potential to reduce filing costs, opponents criticize its administrative expenses. IRS data shows a low success rate of returns submitted during testing. Tax preparation …
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