Overview

• IRS's Direct File program now allows users to import key verification details, potentially reducing filing errors.
• Eligibility for the pilot is limited to those with simple tax returns, but covers a significant portion of taxpayers.
• More than 60,000 taxpayers have already used Direct File, with the IRS aiming for 100,000 filings this season.
• The program is praised for its ease of use and potential to save taxpayers time and money.
• Advocates push for expansion and eventual incorporation of more complex tax situations into Direct File.