Overview

• IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel announced the permanent rollout of Direct File for the 2025 tax season.
• The program will eventually support all tax situations, starting with simple returns.
• Critics argue the IRS lacks congressional authorization for Direct File and question its feasibility study.
• The pilot program, limited to 12 states, saw high user satisfaction and significant cost savings.
• Opponents, including 13 state attorneys general, claim the program could harm low-income taxpayers and small businesses.