direct file

Bob Tobias

Why long-term funding is what agencies need, yet what they worry about

Agencies need multiyear funding to get big modernization projects done. Otherwise it is piecemeal, depending on the year-to-year whims of Congress.

Congress

IRS Free Filing

IRS adds another state to Direct File, as House Republicans seek to defund it

IT Modernization

budget, budget cut, spending cuts, Capitol, Congress, federal budget

Democrats warn layoffs ahead as House GOP proposes agency spending cuts

Budget

IRS Direct File, GAO, USDS

House GOP propose defunding IRS Direct File, further budget cuts to enforcement

Congress

IRS makes Direct File permanent option to file taxes online, invites all states to opt in

IT Modernization

IRS Direct File, GAO, USDS

IRS underestimated cost of letting people file for free

Management

IRS-Tax Gap Estimates

The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states

Technology

Tax Return Leaks Charges

IRS plans to invite taxpayers in 13 states to test its free e-file system next year

IT Modernization