The IRS’s Direct File program, which was rolled out to taxpayers in 12 states during the 2024 tax season, enables eligible individuals to file returns with the IRS. In May 2024, the IRS announced it would expand Direct File. However, in a recent letter, 29 U.S. House Republicans asked President-Elect Trump to use an executive order to shut down Direct File once he’s in office. They claim the program is a waste of financial resources and poses a threat to taxpayers’ “freedom from government overreach.” They further assert that the agency enforcing tax compliance shouldn’t also provide tax preparation. “The private sector offers better tax preparation services,” they added. #IRSDirectFile #TaxPolicy #TaxSeason #TrumpAdministration #HouseRepublicans #DirectFileDebate #TaxFiling #GovernmentOverreach #TaxCompliance #TaxPreparation #IRSUpdates #TaxpayerRights #TaxReform #IRSPrograms
