'I don't care about Direct File': IRS chief says agency plans to end free filing program

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Bill Long said the agency will end its Direct File program.
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IRS Direct File won't be back next year; Here's what it means for your taxes

The IRS Direct File program, a free electronic system for filing tax returns, will not be available for the 2026 tax season. This decision was confirmed by the Trump administration. The announcement ...
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IRS Ends Direct File Pilot, Shifts Focus To Private-Sector Free Filing Options

The IRS will halt its government-run Direct File program for the 2026 tax season, ending a short-lived effort to allow taxpayers to prepare and submit returns directly through the agency’s website.
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IRS announces Direct File as permanent free tax-filing option starting next year

The IRS announced Thursday that its experimental Direct File free tax-filing option for simplified tax returns would become a permanent option starting next year. Subscribe to read this story ad-free ...
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The IRS's free direct online tax filing tool is being eliminated. Here’s what you need to know.

First rolled out as a limited pilot in 2024 under the Biden administration, the Direct File program allowed taxpayers in certain states to file federal tax returns online for free directly with the ...
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Reviving Direct File

If the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) already knows so much about our taxes, why does the process to file them have to be so ...
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IRS' free Direct File program expands to 25 states — but still faces Republican scrutiny

Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, has expanded to limited taxpayers in 25 states for 2024 returns. But the program's future remains uncertain amid pushback from Republicans who will soon ...
Forbes

House Tax Plan Would Kill Direct File And Rescue Controversial Contingency Fees

If you were expecting the budget reconciliation process to be easy, you haven't been paying attention. Several committees are working on language related to the bill, including Agriculture, Energy and ...
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IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers

WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed. An email sent Monday from IRS official ...
The Hill

IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers

WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed. An email sent Monday from IRS official ...
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IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump ...