IRS Drops Free Tax Filing Program

IRS Discontinues Direct File Program: Free Online Tax Filing Option EndsThe IRSs Direct File program, offering free online tax filing, will not be available next year, ending a pilot launched during the Biden administration. The program, praised for simplicity and cost-effectiveness, faced criticism from Republican lawmakers and commercial tax preparation companies. Despite nearly 300,000 taxpayers using it in 2025, the program was deemed a waste of taxpayer money and not used enough. The decision marks a shift from the previous administrations plan to make Direct File permanent. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.