IRS Discontinues Free Tax Filing System, Impacting Millions

The IRS discontinues its free online filing system, Direct File, after two years, citing low participation and high costs. The move, criticized by experts, leaves many Americans without a simple, free filing option, potentially costing taxpayers billions in fees annually. Despite positive user feedback, Direct File faced challenges and was not widely promoted.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.