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Jul 3, 2025 IRS / Congress eliminated the free IRS Direct File tax-filing program through the reconciliation bill Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
Removal of a popular, no-cost public filing service appears to benefit commercial tax-preparation companies at taxpayers' expense.
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- House Budget Committee Chair Jason Smith announced elimination of IRS Direct File Program — House Budget Committee Chair Jason Smith announced that the budget bill eliminates the IRS Direct File Program, which allowed millions of Americans with basic tax returns to file directly with the IRS without using commercial tax preparation services. Polls show the program has 88% public approval. The elimination benefits commercial tax preparation companies that have lost business since the program launched.
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Week 24 – 2025-06-28–2025-07-04
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