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The IRS has released the vast majority of the code used to develop its Direct File program, theoretically allowing anyone to build their own versions.

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Direct File was launched as a pilot program in 2024. It allowed eligible taxpayers in a limited number of states to file their federal returns directly with the IRS at no cost. The program was ...

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Direct File, the Internal Revenue Service’s long-promised free tax filing software, might be at risk of being killed off by the Trump administration, but the code that made the service possible ...

The IRS document — dated May 13 and titled “IRS Direct File: Filing Season 2025 Report" — follows news reports that the Trump administration has decided not to offer the tool again next year.

IRS Direct File, which is separate from the Free File program, is a popular free option that offers guidance and support as you fill out your federal income tax return and file your taxes directly ...