The IRS is relying on the Free File partnership with tax prep companies to offer most Americans a free way to file online after cancelling Direct File, a government-run alternative.
(L-R) Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Angus King (I-ME) speak to reporters about a corporate minimum tax plan at the U.S. Capitol October 26, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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IRS Free File allows more than 100 million people to file taxes at no cost. But only 2% of taxpayers use the service.
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Bill Long said the agency will end its Direct File program.
“Big beautiful Billy wiped that out.”
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