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IRS change proposed in Senate finance bill

The IRS has decided to terminate its Direct File pilot program, which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes directly with the agency for free, following the passage of a Senate Finance Committee bill that included a provision to end the program. The IRS had launched the pilot in 2024 to test the feasibility of a government-run tax filing system, but the new legislation, which was part of a broader tax package, effectively halted the initiative. The decision to end Direct File has sparked debate, with supporters arguing that it provided a cost-effective and user-friendly alternative to commercial tax preparation services, while critics, including some lawmakers, contended that it represented an unnecessary expansion of government services and could unfairly compete with private sector companies.

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