IRS open-sources Direct File tax software amid political and industry pushback - heres why

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The IRS has open-sourced Direct File after shutting down the federal tax filing pilot program. The software helped more than 140,000 taxpayers file returns, earn refunds, and reduce preparation costs during its first year. Industry opposition, especially from commercial tax preparation companies, helped fuel debate over the program’s future. The code release now lets developers, nonprofits, and governments build new tax filing tools on top of the existing foundation.

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