Democrats to introduce bill aimed at resurrecting IRS Direct File

Source: The Verge

160 Democratic lawmakers from across the country are backing a soon‑to‑be‑introduced bill that would reverse the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate IRS Direct File. The Direct File Act, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D‑MA) and Rep. Brad Sherman (D‑CA), would bring back the option to file taxes directly with the government for free.

The Biden administration first started testing the IRS Direct File system in select states during the 2024 tax season, and it even expanded the system to 25 states in 2025. Uncertainty surrounding IRS Direct File swirled after President Donald Trump took office, until IRS head Billy Long confirmed the program’s continuation.

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