The IRS has ended its Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file simple returns directly with the agency at no cost ...

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The Internal Revenue Service has ended its Direct File program for the 2026 filing season, pulling back a government-run tool ...

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The Internal Revenue Service vastly overstated the projected costs of operating the free tax prep program before terminating ...

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