IRS Explores Free Online Tax Filing Options.
TL;DR
The IRS plans to launch a limited pilot program for a free, electronic tax filing system called Direct File, which could cost between $64 million and $249 million annually. The agency has not yet decided who will be eligible for the pilot program, but surveys found that 72% of taxpayers would be interested in using a free, electronic tax filing service offered by the IRS. Currently, taxpayers who earn $73,000 or less can file their federal tax returns for free through the Free File Program, which is not provided by the IRS.
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