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4. Free File and Direct File are two different things. Direct File did not start until 2024, is only available in 25 states

Tue May 27, 2025, 09:57 PM

May 27

and less than 150K filers used it.

https://taxpolicycenter.org/briefs/most-americans-are-interested-using-irs-direct-file-prepare-and-file-their-taxes#:~:text=It%20is%20an%20optional%20government,%2C%20trustworthiness%2C%20and%20free%20services.

Free File is a partnership between IRS and companies like Turbo Tax. Think it is continuing. Probably because GOPers like that is uses private companies. They allow people with simple returns to file freely.

I think there is also some concern that even the IRS can no longer keep up with the rules and accurate algorithms to calculate taxes due, but that's just me.

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