The End of IRS Direct File? Implications of Political and Industry Forces on Public Financial Services
In recent years, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made a bold move to modernize and simplify tax filing for millions of Americans. Through the Direct File program, the federal agency launched a no-cost, streamlined platform that allowed eligible taxpayers to file their taxes directly with the IRS—eliminating third-party fees and complexities. However, under the...