#IRSDirectFile

Mad Matthew

@mattman089.bsky.social

2 months ago

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#TaxSeason
#IRSDirectFile

Doug Richmond, PhD

@drphd2k7.bsky.social

6 months ago

Code for America Statement on the Cancellation of IRS Direct File Program — Code for America We remain committed to working with states to provide free, accessible, easy-to-use tax filing tools

#Civictech –
#IRSDirectFile Program
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"...While #DirectFile as we know it may be going away, the idea that tax filing can be free and easy is here to stay...."

#publicinteresttechnology #publicinteresttech #IRS #incometax

Hacker News Companion

@hncompanion.com

9 months ago

HN discussion on IRS Direct File open-source project. Covers potential benefits, challenges, fears of political interference, tax system complexity, and critiques of the Java code quality. #IRSDirectFile 1/6

The Weddle Group

@theweddlegroup.bsky.social

10 months ago

At The Weddle Group, we’re not afraid of smarter systems.

We don’t profit from confusion—we solve it.

Sacramento deserves a tax process that’s transparent, accessible, and publicly accountable.

We stand with IRS Direct File.

#SacramentoTaxPros #IRSDirectFile #TaxEquity

The Weddle Group

@theweddlegroup.bsky.social

10 months ago

TurboTax literally hid the real “Free File” option from search engines.

They’ve poured millions into lobbying to block government-run filing tools.

Because if you knew how easy filing could be, you wouldn’t pay them.

#IRSDirectFile #TaxJustice #SacramentoTaxPros

The Weddle Group

@theweddlegroup.bsky.social

10 months ago

Why fight free tax filing?

Ask Intuit. TurboTax has spent millions lobbying to keep filing complicated—because confusion keeps their profits high.

IRS Direct File threatens that.

Sacramento taxpayers deserve better.

#IRSDirectFile #TaxJustice #SacramentoTaxPros

The Weddle Group

@theweddlegroup.bsky.social

10 months ago

Tax prep giants spent years keeping taxes hard to file—so of course they’re fighting IRS Direct File. In Sacramento, we’re watching. And we’re not fooled.
#IRSDirectFile #TaxJustice #SacramentoTaxPros

Cecily Welch, CPA

@cecilywelchcpa.bsky.social

10 months ago

I was excited about IRS Direct File getting funding and finally rolling out… oh well.

I helped 3 people this year who should’ve qualified to file free, but TurboTax made it impossible. I’ve never met anyone who’s actually filed free there. 📰 ⤵️

#IRSDirectFile #TaxAccess #TaxBS #TaxSky

The Detroit News

@detroitnews.com

10 months ago

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say Washington – The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS' Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the decision. The program developed during Joe Biden's presidency was credited by users with making tax filing easy, fast and economical. But Republican lawmakers and commercial tax preparation companies complained it was a waste of taxpayer money because free filing programs already exist, although they are hard to use. The program had been in limbo since the start of the Trump administration as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have slashed their way through the federal government. Musk posted in February on his social media site, X, that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as Direct File. There was some hope that Musk, with his DOGE team of computer programmers, could take over Direct File and improve it. But the two people familiar with the decision to end Direct File said its future became clear when the IRS staff assigned to the program were told in mid-March to stop working on its development for the 2026 tax filing season. The two people were not authorized to publicly discuss the plans and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Adam Ruben, a vice president at the liberal-leaning Economic Security Project, said “the fix was in from the beginning.” “It is an outrage to see everyday taxpayers play no role in this decision," he said. "Cutting costs and saving money for families were just empty campaign promises.” But David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, which describes itself as a nonpartisan organization that disseminates research and analysis on the government’s effects on the economy, said Direct File was "problematic" from day 1, citing the program's costs and noting that many people who started the process never finished. According to the IRS 423,450 taxpayers logged into Direct File and 140,803 submitted accepted returns in 2024. “From hidden costs to taxpayer confusion, the program is riddled with issues,” Williams said. Direct File was rolled out as a pilot program in 2024 after the IRS was tasked with looking into how to create a “direct file” system as part of the money it received from the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by Biden in 2022. The Democratic administration spent tens of millions of dollars developing the program. Last May, the agency announced that the program would be made permanent. But the IRS has faced intense blowback to Direct File from private tax preparation companies that have made billions from charging people to use their software and have spent millions lobbying Congress. The average American typically spends about $140 preparing returns each year. Derrick Plummer, a spokesman for the commercial tax preparation company Intuit,, said in a statement that “Direct File is and has been a solution in search of a problem, a drain on critical IRS resources and a waste of taxpayer dollars." The IRS accepted 140,803 returns filed by taxpayers using Direct File in the 12 states where it was available last tax season. It was expanded to include half the country this year. It is unclear how many taxpayers have used Direct File this year. Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America, which worked with the IRS to create a state tax filing integration program for Direct File, said the decision was “a betrayal of public trust at precisely the time government should be demonstrating its ability to deliver basic services effectively.” Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., a proponent of building out Direct File, said in an emailed statement that Trump and Musk "are going after Direct File because it stops giant tax prep companies from ripping taxpayers off for services that should be free. Americans want a free and easy way to file their taxes – Trump and Musk want to take that away.” Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on Associated Press: Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say #TaxFiling #IRSDirectFile #TrumpAdministration

malibu1968.bsky.social

@malibu1968.bsky.social

10 months ago

No No A1000 times No
What in the hell is wrong with these people
#IRSDirectFile

Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur

@asmrickzbur.bsky.social

11 months ago

📣 Tomorrow is Tax Day! 📣

If you haven’t filed yet, there’s a new way to do it that’s free, secure, and easy.

The IRS #DirectFile tool lets you file taxes online without hidden fees or upsells.

Check it out at directfile.irs.gov.

#TaxSeason #CaliforniaTaxpayers #IRSDirectFile

AI News Brew

@ainewsbrew.bsky.social

1 year ago

IRS Direct File Program's Future Uncertain as DOGE Reviews Free Tax Filing System | AI News Brew <p>The Internal Revenue Service's Direct File program, a free tax filing system currently available in 25 states, faces an uncertain future as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) re...

IRS Direct File Program's Future Uncertain as DOGE Reviews Free Tax Filing System haiku.ainewsbrew.com/article/3496

#TaxSeason #IRSDirectFile #TaxReform #DOGE #GovTech #FreeFiling #TaxPolicy #DigitalGovernment #PublicService #TaxPrep

NanNan🦋 🇺🇦❤️🇵🇸 🏳️‍🌈 👵🇬🇱🐾

@nan-nanlovesme.bsky.social

1 year ago

DOGE Deletes Agency Behind Login.gov, IRS Direct File, Other Tech Projects The cuts at 18F, announced at 1 a.m. ET on Saturday morning, affect about 70 employees.

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#DOGE Deletes Agency Behind #Login.gov, #IRSDirectFile, Other Tech Projects

Montgomery County Democratic Party

@mctndp.bsky.social

1 year ago

Tennesseans, did you know that you can file your taxes direct with the IRS online for free? Check to see if you're eligible at https://s.mtrbio.com/wcukdencsw
#irsdirectfile #taxtime #taxseason2025

KharyP 💙🟧

@kharypenebaker.com

1 year ago

Wisconsin taxpayers: Direct File is coming to our state! Share your plans to use this new free tax filing
service from @IRSNews and help others save money. Plus, earn a $250 stipend! DM us to learn more.
#WITaxes #IRSDirectFile

@aitchmag.bsky.social

1 year ago

House Republicans Pushing to End IRS Direct File are Doing the Bidding of Their Big Tax Prep Donors - Public Citizen WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Last month, 29 House Republicans sent a letter urging the incoming administration to end the Direct File…

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