Journal of Accountancy

IRS ends Direct File, shifts focus to Free File upgrades and private sector

The IRS cited low usage and high costs as reasons for shuttering the program, which began during the previous administration.
ZDNet

IRS open-sources Direct File tax software amid political and industry pushback - here's why

Direct File was launched as a pilot program in 2024. It allowed eligible taxpayers in a limited number of states to file their federal returns directly with the IRS at no cost. The program was ...
Mashable

IRS Direct File program now open to more taxpayers

IRS Direct File pilot program lets eligible taxpayers file directly to the IRS online. Credit: d3sign / Getty Images The IRS Direct File pilot program is now open to receive tax filings ...
Oregonian

Do you want to file your taxes for free? Taxpayer input sought as federal program faces elimination

The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday began asking Oregonians and taxpayers across the country to weigh in on a fight that has been brewing in Washington, D.C.: Whether the federal government ...
Government Executive

IRS seeks states’ input on its direct file pilot

States will have the chance to collaborate with the Internal Revenue Service on how they may integrate with the agency’s forthcoming direct file pilot. In a July 16 letter to the Federation of Tax ...
Nextgov

Trump’s Treasury pick pledges to keep IRS Direct File open this tax season

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. Scott Bessent, the hedge fund executive picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Treasury Secretary, committed to keeping the ...
Forbes

IRS’ Direct File Makes It Easier For Families To Claim Tax Credits

392397 03: A tax payer looks at his rebate check July 25, 2001 in New York City. The U.S. government is sending out 92 million tax rebate checks over 10 weeks as part of the Bush administrations tax ...