IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with tax-prep giants
The initiative is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, which allotted $15 million for the agency to look into creating a direct-filing program.
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The initiative is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, which allotted $15 million for the agency to look into creating a direct-filing program.
The initiative is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, which allotted $15 million for the agency to look into creating a direct-filing program.
After its controversial funding boost, the agency is answering 90 percent of its phone calls, has squashed its backlog of overdue returns, introduced new online taxpayer tools to keep pace with private software companies and processed 99.7 percent of returns filed this tax season, according to agency reports.
The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee added eight new expert voices.