Democrats to introduce bill aimed at resurrecting IRS Direct File
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Democratic lawmakers are introducing a bill to revive the IRS Direct File program, which allows free direct tax filing with the government, reversing a Trump-era elimination.
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. But uncertainty surrounding IRS Direct File swirled after President Donald Trump came into office, until IRS head Billy Long confirm …